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Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:13:36 -0500Rental Car Reviewsen-gb4 Easy Steps To Avoid Car Rental Fuel Chargeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/AauNErl3LXI/4-easy-steps-to-avoid-car-rental-fuel-charges
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The mysterious charge that appears on your credit card after you return the rental car for missing fuel is annoying and virtually impossible to dispute and have reversed. It’s your word against the car rental companies. We outline the issue with examples in this article - <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/car-rental-fuel-charges-a-common-complaint">After Rental Fuel Charges - A Common Complaint.</a></p>
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Fear not though. There is a way to protect yourself.</p>
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Follow the 4 steps outlined below and rest easy in the knowledge that you have an iron clad paper trail that a car rental company can't argue with. At the bottom is a&nbsp;<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/4-Easy-Steps-to-Avoid-Car-Rental-Fuel-Charges-INFOGRAPHIC.png" target="_blank">simple infographic</a>&nbsp;outlining each of the steps. Save it to your phone or tablet to use as a reference next time you rent a car.</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/car-rental-and-car-hire-fuel-policies-explained">RELATED ARTICLE - Car Rental and Car Hire Fuel Policies Explained</a></p>
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<strong style="font-size: 24px;">1. Take photos when you pick up the car</strong></p>
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Before you even leave the car park after getting the keys to the car, take a photo with your phone or camera (which will record the date and time that the photo was taken) of the fuel gauge and the miles/km on the tachometer. This is evidence of your starting point. &nbsp;</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="font-size:24px;">2. Fill up immediately after collecting the car</span></strong></p>
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This step is annoying but it is key and here’s why. Filling up when the car looks full sounds ridiculous but remember, the car rental company will check when you return that the car is full “to the brim” regardless of what the fuel gauge says so why shouldn’t you hold them to the same standard. Here is what you do.</p>
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At the nearest gas station, take another photo of the fuel gauge and the miles/km on the tachometer. This gives you evidence of how far you drove from when you picked up the car (remember the photo above) and when you filled up. Ideally it should be only a few miles/km. When you fill it up make sure you fill it “to the brim” – don’t just rely on the first click. Take an extra 30 seconds to slowly get it full right to the top. You might find that the car will take a few litres or a couple of gallons to fill – great evidence for you that the car wasn’t completely full when you picked it up. An extra dollar spent here could be invaluable to you later - consider it a cheap insurance policy. Make sure you keep the receipt as evidence of how much fuel you had to put in. This will also show the address of the gas station you used and the date and time that you filled up.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 28px;"><span style="font-size:24px;">3. Fill up just before you return the car</span></strong></p>
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As close to the location where you are dropping off the car as you can you need to fill up the car and make sure it’s to the brim, not just the first click. Take yet another photo of the fuel gauge after you fill up and the miles/km on the tachometer as this will provide evidence of how far you drove after the final fill up to the drop off location. Again, make sure you keep the receipt for the same reasons outlined above.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 24px;">4. Just before you hand over the keys at the rental location</strong></p>
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Take one last photo of the fuel gauge showing full and the miles/km on the tachometer. Also make sure that the receipt you are given by the return agent at the car rental location shows that the car was returned full and that the miles/km recorded when you returned the car is correct.</p>
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Follow these 4 steps and you have rock solid evidence that the car was completely full when you returned it. You might even have evidence from step 2 that the car wasn’t completely full when you picked it up. Now if you find one of these annoying charges on your credit card after your rental is over you have everything you need to dispute the charge and have it reversed. There is no way that a car rental company could dispute your claim with all of the evidence that you will be able to provide by following these 4 easy steps.</p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/AauNErl3LXI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Car Rental Questions & AnswersWed, 18 Mar 2015 14:20:08 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/4-easy-steps-to-avoid-car-rental-fuel-chargesRenting under the age of 25http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/2Ey-oOGHcEo/renting-under-the-age-of-25
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In most cases these drivers are required to pay a daily surcharge that can vary by company and location. Additionally, restrictions generally apply to the categories of cars that young drivers are permitted to rent. Typically high passenger vehicles and luxury cars are off limits, however, some companies and locations will allow these vehicles to be rented for an additional fee.</p>
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Drivers ages 18 to 21 are generally unable to rent from most companies and locations. In the United States, New York and Michigan state laws require agencies to rent to drivers ages 18 and older. However, hefty fees and restrictions apply. There are other countries and companies that allow younger drivers but again there are usually additional costs and restrictions involved.</p>
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Exception to the over 21 rule may apply under certain circumstances. For example, U.S. Government or military personnel under 21 are allowed to rent in certain locations and under certain circumstances. Members of the military and government employees aged 18 and above who are traveling on official business can rent from some agencies in certain locations at special government/military rates, rules and restrictions apply.</p>
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To ensure you find the best rate and rental conditions be sure to compare the car rental companies at your rental destination. Pay close attention to any additional fees, surcharges and restrictions associated with drivers under 25 and remember that if the young driver is also an additional driver to the primary renter, both additional driver AND young driver fees will apply in most cases.</p>
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The rules and charges vary from one country and company to another. Use the Compare tools available on Carmozzy to compare different companies side by side to see what charges and conditions are most suitable for your circumstances.</p>
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We work very hard at Carmozzy to keep the information that we provide current and accurate however, always remember that rates and conditions can change at any time without notice so it is imperative that you read and understand completely the terms that apply to your rental before completing your booking.</p>
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undefined</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/2Ey-oOGHcEo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>rep@rentalcarreviews.com (RCR!)Car Rental Questions & AnswersWed, 16 Oct 2013 22:34:09 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/renting-under-the-age-of-25How to Avoid Being Charged for Pre-Existing Damage to Your Rental Carhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/KCRKEAKDIAk/how-to-avoid-being-charged-for-pre-existing-damage-to-your-rental-car
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Rental car companies will inspect cars carefully upon return; do yourself a favor and perform your own inspection before driving off the lot. A little extra time and effort at the beginning of your trip will save you undue charges later on.</p>
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Walk all the way around your rental car and inspect the exterior. Take note of even small dents and scratches. If possible, check the roof. Inside the car, look for rips or tears in the upholstery and fabric. Check the ceiling and back seats. Scratches, dents, and damages to glass or bumpers are the most common claims.</p>
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Document any damage in writing on an official form or rental agreement from the rental company. Be sure to get an employee to verify and sign the forms. Both the rental company and you should have a copy of any forms that indicate pre-existing damage. It is very important that you have something in writing signed by an employee. In a perfect world, an employee would accompany you to your rental car and assist you with the inspection. In reality, you may have to track someone down.</p>
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For further assurance that you will not be falsely charged for pre-existing damage, take photos of your rental car with your phone or digital camera. Email photos to yourself, creating a timeline should you need it. You can also take a quick video as you circle the car.</p>
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When returning your car, take photos or video again. Email these to yourself as evidence of your car’s condition upon return.</p>
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While the initial inspection along with follow-up photos may seem like a waste of time, documenting pre-existing damage can save you money in the long run. Drive safely, understand your rental agreement, and protect yourself with plenty of documentation.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/KCRKEAKDIAk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Car Rental Questions & AnswersMon, 25 Nov 2013 22:48:18 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/how-to-avoid-being-charged-for-pre-existing-damage-to-your-rental-carGuide to Renting & Driving in Spainhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/6etNPkq6FUg/guide-to-renting-driving-in-spain
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Renting a car makes rural Spain accessible to the traveler. Having your own car affords you far more flexibility and freedom as you travel throughout the countryside of northern and western Spain or between cities. Within the major cities, you may find the metro or bus system sufficient and, arguably, more convenient. Travelers may find the best way to travel in Spain is a combination of public transportation and rental car.</p>
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Car rentals are affordable and will be similar to rates in the United States on average however they vary wildly based on the season. In off season, you can often rent a small car for a week for less than $100 USD in resort areas. Summer and school holidays are a very different story with prices often increasing by around 200% and more - generally, cost will be lower the earlier you book a car. Most major rental companies have a presence at airports and city centers. You can also choose to rent from one of many smaller companies and may find this even more affordable. The added expense of gasoline, insurance, and tolls should be factored in. It will be required that you purchase liability insurance and advisable to also add on additional insurance. Expect your rental car to be a manual transmission. If you need to rent an automatic transmission car, plan on making a reservation far ahead of when you actually need the car.</p>
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Although anyone over 18 with a license is able to drive in Spain, you&nbsp; may find companies will only rent to those over 21. While a US driver’s license is valid in Spain, it is advisable to pay the small fee and get an International Driver’s Permit. This option is available from the American Automobile Association and is an excellent idea as you travel throughout Europe and elsewhere.</p>
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Gasoline costs will be considerably higher when traveling in Spain then in the United States. Gas stations are readily available, and most accept credit cards. Be sure you know what kind of gas your rental car requires!</p>
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The roads in Spain are well maintained. Expect heavy traffic around cities and try to avoid rush hours. Large trucks will share the road with small cars and likely slow everyone down. You may find paying a toll and using the autopistas worth the extra money as they are less crowded.</p>
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To have the most enjoyable driving experience while in Spain: Drive defensively. Everyone in the car must wear a seatbelt. Be aware of the speed limit and follow it. Pass on the left and only when it is legal. Keep children under 12 in the backseat. Don’t use your cell phone unless you have a totally hands free option. Be safe and smart!</p>
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&nbsp;</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/6etNPkq6FUg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)SpainSun, 12 Jan 2014 04:34:59 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/guide-to-renting-driving-in-spainCar Rental Fuel Charges - A Common Complainthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/jFJ7fiUy7Uw/car-rental-fuel-charges-a-common-complaint
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Have you ever returned your rental car and then a week or two later found a mysterious charge on your credit card from the car rental company? This is one of the most common complaints, the charges that appear after the customer returned the car and everything seemed fine.</p>
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Post rental charges can be for a number of things including:</p>
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<span style="font-size:16px;">Damage caused to the car during the rental period.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size:16px;">Toll road usage charges.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size:16px;">Extraordinary cleaning.</span></li>
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Missing fuel is by far the most common charge (closely followed by<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/how-to-avoid-being-charged-for-pre-existing-damage-to-your-rental-car"> damage charges</a>) and one that is appearing more and more often. Most companies offer options when you pick up the car to pre pay for a full tank of fuel allowing you to return it empty without having to worry about filling up just before you drop off the car. In countries like Spain and Portugal some companies actually enforce this as their standard policy, often charging the full tank at a much higher price than you would pay at a petrol station, a way for them to offer low up front prices but then make up the difference when you pick up the car.</p>
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<strong><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/car-rental-and-car-hire-fuel-policies-explained">Related Post – Car Rental and Car Hire Fuel Policies Explained</a></strong></p>
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There are however 2 common options that apply to the vast majority of car rentals around the world.</p>
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1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong> Full to Full</strong> – The car is full of fuel when you pick it up and it is your responsibility to ensure that it is completely full when you return it.</p>
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2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong> Like for Like –</strong> The car may not be full when you pick it up but it is your responsibility to take note of the level and return it at the same level or higher than when you picked it up, usually to the nearest 1/8<sup>th</sup> of a tank.</p>
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Car rental companies have become maniacal in recent years when it comes to making sure that the car is absolutely full when you return it. Most companies will ‘dip the tank’ on return and even a few litres or a single gallon can end up costing you a significant amount of additional money that you may not have expected. Filling up to the “first click” doesn’t cut it.</p>
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The issue for customers is the amount that they are charged. Car rental companies will not only charge you for the missing fuel (usually at a higher price per litre/gallon than you would pay yourself at the gas/petrol station – have a look at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/avis/posts/953822174641966" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this post</a> on Avis’s Facebook page by an upset customer from March 17<sup>th</sup> for example) but they will usually tack on an additional charge for the “service”. That charge can range from $10 on the low end to around $50. That means that 1 gallon of fuel could end up costing you close to $60.</p>
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These charges are notoriously difficult to dispute and have reversed. It’s your word against theirs and they already have your money. And after all, let’s call a spade a spade here, it is a great way for the rental car companies to make additional revenue and one that they take full advantage of.</p>
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There has been heated debate recently in South Africa about these charges (although they are common in many other countries as well including the US). It all began with a complaint against First Car Rental from a customer who swore that they had filled up to the first click just before dropping off the car. Then they were charged for 13 litres (almost 3.5 gallons) after they returned the car 3 miles/5km from the station where they filled up.</p>
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The incident including the customers argument and the response from First Car Rental justifying the charge is clearly outlined in this article from Independent Online in South Africa - <a href="http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/rental-car-s-missing-fuel-mystery-1.1807858#.VQlgko7F_sE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rental Car's Missing Fuel Mystery.</a></p>
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The comments exploded with similar complaints about a number of companies in South Africa including Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Tempest and Europcar (same company operating under 2 brands). Some customers had managed to get refunds but many had not.</p>
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We recently had a user post a review about exactly this issue happening to them with <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/south-africa/thrifty-car-rental-durban-downtown-south-africa">Thrifty in Durban over Christmas</a> – they even had the fuel receipt and still couldn’t get Thrifty to provide a refund!</p>
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One month later Independent Online posted a<a href="http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/rental-car-fuel-ripoff-row-spreads-1.1824405#.VQlgs47F_sE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> follow up story </a>after raising the issue with Marc Corcoran, President of the South African Vehicle Renting &amp; Leasing Association. Marc highlighted human error as one cause of erroneous charges as well as isolated incidents of fraud where fuel was stolen presumably by staff members after clients had returned the keys. In these cases disciplinary action and criminal procedures were applied.</p>
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<span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>How to cover yourself against erroneous fuel charges</strong></span></h2>
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There is a way to protect yourself against these charges. We have outlined <strong><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/4-easy-steps-to-avoid-car-rental-fuel-charges">4 Easy Steps To Avoid Car Hire Fuel Charges</a></strong> that you can take during your car rental to completely cover yourself in case one of these charges is applied to your credit card after you return the car. Included is a <strong><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/4-Easy-Steps-to-Avoid-Car-Rental-Fuel-Charges-INFOGRAPHIC.png" target="_blank">simple Infographic</a></strong> that you can save and refer to when you need to. By following these steps you might even have an argument that the car rental company owes you money instead of the other way around.</p>
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Have you had a problem with charges after you returned the rental car in the past? What was the issue and did you manage to get it resolved after the fact? We would like to hear your stories.</p>
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</div></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p><span>Taylor, a decorated US Navy WWII fighter pilot,&nbsp;started the company in the lower level of a Cadillac dealership where he worked as a salesman. Over the next few decades he transformed the car rental market by&nbsp;focusing on "home city" locations. By renting cars from convenient suburban locations he grew this previously non-existent market segment into one that is today as large or larger than the airport market.</span><br></p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>In 2007, Enterprise Holdings Inc was set up after the company acquired the Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental brands to further expand into the airport market where those&nbsp;companies were already well represented.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Today, Enterprise Holdings which offers car rental and car sharing services as well as commercial truck rental, corporate fleet management and retail car sales&nbsp;is the largest car rental company in the world. With US$19.4 billion in revenues in 2015, it is the largest based on combined revenue, fleet size and employees. It's one of the largest private companies in the US and if it were public, would rank at 153 on the Fortune 500 list and places near the top in the travel industry ahead of many airlines, cruise lines, hotel groups and online travel agents.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Taylor was the first of two children born to Melbourne Martling Taylor and Dorothy Crawford Taylor on April 14, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>He graduated from Clayton High School and briefly attended Westminster College in Fulton MO and Washington University in St Louis MO before dropping out to enlist in the US Navy following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in WWII.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>He served from 1942-1947 as an F6F Hellcat fighter pilot, seeing service in the Pacific flying from the decks of aircraft carriers USS Essex and USS Enterprise for which he later named his company. As a member of Carrier Air Group 15 under the top Navy ace of all time, Commander David McCampbell, he was twice decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross and also received the Navy Air Medal. His unit suffered more than 50% casualties during his time in the service.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="image" style="text-align: center;"><div class="eb-image style-clear">
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<p>After landing a Hellcat on the pitching deck of a carrier, or watching enemy tracer bullets stream past your canopy, somehow the risk of starting up my own company didn't seem all that big a deal.<br><br></p>
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</blockquote></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Returning to St. Louis after the war, he founded and ran a package delivery business before taking a sales position at Lindburg Cadillac in 1948. It was here that, in partnership with the Lindburg family, he founded Executive Leasing with 7 cars, the company that would later become Enterprise Rent a Car. The price back then was $5 per day plus 5c per mile.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Taylor was the first to&nbsp;recognize&nbsp;the market potential in providing car rental services in neighborhoods where people lived and worked. He saw the need of those who wanted&nbsp;an extra car for the weekend, or&nbsp;for out of town guests and kids home from college and for replacement cars while the family car was in the shop. He was the pioneer of this "insurance replacement" car rental segment, one that is the backbone of many car rental companies of today.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>After expanding throughout the US and&nbsp;dominating this "local market" for decades, the acquisition of the Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental brands in 2007 facilitated moving into the airport market traditionally dominated by the likes of Avis and Hertz. The brands also introduced the company to the franchise model providing pre-existing exposure to markets outside the US.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>In 2015, the Enterprise Rent a Car brand was rapidly expanded internationally via franchising and now has a presence throughout most of Europe. In addition, Enterprise CarShare was expanded to 35 US states, Canada and the UK.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Today under the 3 brands combined, Enterprise Holdings employs over 91,000 people running more than 9,000 airport and neighborhood locations in over 80 countries. The company owns the largest fleet of vehicles in the world, more than 1.7 million.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>The company has long been revered for promoting from within. It is well known within the industry that the vast majority of managers in the company have worked their way up from entry level positions like&nbsp;washing cars. This necessarily changed a bit when Alamo and National were acquired due to bringing executives across who were already familiar with the markets and clients of the brands but generally speaking, the family owned and run company still develops their staff and promote from within the vast majority of the time.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Taylor's philosophy became the hallmark of the company.&nbsp;"Take care of your customers and employees first, and the profits will follow."</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="image" style="text-align: center;"><div class="eb-image style-clear">
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</div></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Throughout his life&nbsp;Taylor was a prolific philanthropist, particularly supportive of initiatives in his local community in St. Louis. Directly and through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, the charitable arm of the company which he founded, grants totaling hundreds of millions of dollars have been made over the years.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="quotes" ><blockquote class="eb-quote style-default">
<p>Jack gave quietly and without fanfare.&nbsp;He invested heavily in the community and funded basic services because it was the right thing to do.&nbsp;He desired a great quality of life for as many as possible.<br></p>
<cite>Lesley Hoffarth -&nbsp;President and Executive Director - Forest Park Forever</cite>
</blockquote></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Some of the more notable contributions made over the years:</p><ul><li><span>​$50 million to provide scholarships for financially disadvantaged students at Washington University in St. Louis.</span></li><li><span>$50 million to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.</span></li><li><span>$50 million to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 50 million trees over 50 years.</span></li><li><span>$35 million to Forest Park Forever for preservation of the home of the 1904&nbsp;World's Fair and Olympics.</span></li><li><span>$35 million to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to create the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels<span class="redactor-invisible-space">​.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span class="redactor-invisible-space">$30 million to the Missouri Botanical Garden.</span></span></li><li><span><span class="redactor-invisible-space">$25 million to the CityArchRiver 2015 Foundation<span class="redactor-invisible-space">​.</span><br></span></span></li><li><span><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">$10 million to the United States Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola Florida.</span></span></span></li><li><span><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">$6 million to the&nbsp;Fisher House Foundation for construction of accommodation for military families during medical treatment in Charleston South Carolina and Portland Oregon.</span></span></span></li><li><span><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">$2 million to the National Urban League.</span></span></span></li><li><span><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">$1 million to support relief efforts in the aftermath of 9/11.</span></span></span></li><li><span><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">$1 million to Friends of the National World War II Memorial in Washington DC.</span></span></span></li></ul></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="quotes" ><blockquote class="eb-quote style-default">
<p>The term 'Greatest Generation' was coined for men like Jack Taylor.&nbsp;He served his country with distinction in World War II, came back home, raised a talented family and built a world-class organization that has remained family operated, providing jobs for St. Louis and the nation. Jack, Enterprise and his family have reinvested resources for the good of our community, keeping strong and vital some of our most valued institutions. Jack has been a kind and friendly treasure for St. Louis; we are much better because this was his home.<br><br></p>
<cite>William Danforth - Founding Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Chancellor Emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis.</cite>
</blockquote></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="text" ><p>Taylor is survived by his son Andrew (Executive Chairman of Enterprise) and daughter Jo Ann Taylor Kindle (President of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation) as well as five granddaughters and 3 great granddaughters.</p></div><div class="ebd-block " data-type="image" style="text-align: center;"><div class="eb-image style-clear">
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Sixt Car Rental have launched a campaign to educate consumers regarding the rules and regulations of child safety seat use in vehicles in the UK.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">“It is estimated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Seat Check campaign that 7 out of 10 of car seats on the UK are not installed correctly.”</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16px;">The rules in the UK vary based on the age and weight of the child. Full regulations can be found on the <a href="http://www.sixt.co.uk/help-advice/car-safety/baby-seats-information/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sixt UK website</a> however here are the main points:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Penalties in the UK for breach of any of these rules include fines of </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">up to £500</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16px;">Sixt have also released a useful infographic – “<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/350225308495868472/" target="_blank">How to Install a Child Safety Seat in your Car</a>”. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Sixt </span>have<span style="font-size: 16px;"> all 3 types of child seat available for their rental vehicles (rear facing, front facing and booster seats), the full specifications, images and descriptions of which can be found </span><a href="http://www.sixt.co.uk/extras/booster-seat/" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">To find reviews or information on all of Sixt's locations within the UK including maps, opening hours, phone numbers and address details please </span><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/uk/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=sixt&amp;tmpl_suffix=_tabs" style="font-size: 16px;">click here</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:16px;">When traveling by air, do you take your own child seats with you or do you rent them from the car hire company?</span></p>
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If you’re planning to pick up or drop off your next car rental at the airport there are a few things you should know before you head on your way.</p>
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Some car rental offices are located inside the airport terminal while others are located off premise. The fleet of rental cars is generally located either in a lot attached to the airport or a shuttle-ride away in a satellite lot.</p>
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For large international airports with multiple terminals, it’s important to reserve your rental car in the terminal you will be traveling through, you don’t want to hike all over the airport if you can help it. Many terminals operate&nbsp;independently so if you reserved your car in terminal one that’s where you will need to go to sign documents and pick up your car. Car rental counters are typically located near the baggage claim area and posted signs will guide you to your destination.</p>
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For off-premise (off airport) locations some facilities are situated a few miles from the airport while others are located on airport property but outside the actual terminal. Occasionally the car rental counters are a short walk from the baggage claim area in a separate building. Frequently at major airports in the US, customers&nbsp;are transported to a consolidated car rental center where all of the vendors are located. Otherwise you will be shuttled to the individual company you are renting with.</p>
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Some airports run a universal shuttle that stops at all car rental offices otherwise the car rental companies provide individual shuttles for their customers.&nbsp; Systems differ per airport; shuttles generally run frequently and pick up and drop off areas for shuttles are typically well sign posted. Regardless of where the car rental office is located you will want to check the hours of operation, some centers are open 24 hours, others operate a more limited schedule. Find this information on the location pages on Rental Car Reviews or refer to the airport website and your car rental provider for specific details.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/GH-NqUlF76c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Car Rental Questions & AnswersSun, 09 Feb 2014 10:28:14 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/airport-car-rental-what-you-need-to-knowCar Rental and Car Hire Fuel Policies Explainedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/GSkQuh3Gyco/car-rental-and-car-hire-fuel-policies-explained
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The different fuel policies offered by car rental and car hire companies can be very confusing. In this article I will explain the various options.</p>
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The golden piece of advice here is to know exactly what your options are <em>before you book</em>. At the very least, know what your obligations are before you drive away to save yourself additional expense and aggravation later.</p>
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This is by far the most common default policy used worldwide and in my opinion, it also the easiest to understand and fairest for the customer. It is very simple. When you pick up your car it is full of fuel and it is your responsibility to return it full at the end of the rental.</p>
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If you do not return it full, you will be charged for the missing fuel possibly at a substantially inflated price and often in addition to a “service charge”.</li>
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Make sure that you get a return receipt from the rental company and that it notes that the car was returned full of fuel (<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/news/how-to-avoid-being-charged-for-pre-existing-damage-to-your-rental-car">and damage free but that’s a separate issue</a>).</li>
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Do all of this and even if the company charges your credit card for fuel after your rental, you will have proof with the return receipt and the receipt from the fuel purchase (which should show the time and date that you purchased the fuel) that any late charges are unfounded.</li>
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<strong><u>OPTION 2: Full to Empty as the default policy</u></strong></h2>
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This is becoming more and more common as it is a way for rental companies to generate additional revenue outside of the up-front rental price that is used to grab your attention and your booking initially.</p>
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Under this policy, the car is full when you pick it up and you have to pay up front for the full value of the tank right down to the last drop. You then need to return the car empty (or as close to it as you can get).</p>
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There are no refunds for unused fuel under this policy. Anything left in the tank you are effectively donating to the car hire company even if you unwittingly fill the car up just before you return it.</li>
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It can be very important to know if this policy applies to your rental before you book. If you are only using a car for a limited time or distance and have no chance of using the entire tank, the effective price of your rental can be substantially increased as a result of this policy.</li>
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You will almost always have to pay for the fuel when you arrive to pick up the car. Even if you pre-paid for your rental, that price does not usually include the full tank that you will have to pay for before you drive away.</li>
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This policy is most commonly applied by lower cost car rental companies, particularly in Spain and Portugal but it is becoming more widespread – always check the fuel policy if one or a group of companies seem substantially cheaper than others. It’s often a tell-tale sign that revenue is being made up somewhere else.</li>
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Companies may offer Full to Full as an alternative option for an additional charge. <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=centauro&amp;tmpl_suffix=_tabs">Centauro Car Rental in Spain</a> for example operate a Full to Empty policy by default however you can pay an additional €30 when making your booking which allows you to return the vehicle full (it appears that you still have to pay for the tank when you pick up the car however assuming you return it full, you are then given a refund). The additional €30 also entitles you to use Express Check In when you arrive in this case.</li>
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Often international travelers coming to the US will have this policy applied by default by car rental companies. In some instances it will be included in the rental price that you pay when making the booking, often packaged with up to 3 additional drivers and sometimes GPS. It is generally made very clear what is included in packaged rates during the booking process in these cases.</li>
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<strong><u>OPTION 3: Full to Empty with refund for unused fuel</u></strong></h2>
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As a result of relentless pressure from upset clients and the press particularly in Europe, a number of car rental companies have modified option 2 to fit this newer model. It was initiated by <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=goldcar&amp;tmpl_suffix=_tabs">Goldcar Car Rental in Spain</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/portugal/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=goldcar&amp;tmpl_suffix=_tabs">Portugal</a> and <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/italy/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=goldcar&amp;tmpl_suffix=_tabs">Italy</a> and other companies are beginning to following suit.</p>
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Under this policy again you are charged for a full tank of fuel when you arrive to pick up the car. The difference is that when you return the car, you will be refunded to the nearest 1/8<sup>th</sup> of a tank for the fuel remaining in the tank.</p>
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The companies that we have researched who are using this policy are charging a mandatory “service fee” or “convenience charge” for the service which in essence can add anything from around £12/€15/$20 to £34/€42/$58 to the rental price depending on the location, season and type of vehicle being rented.</li>
<li>
You may also find that fuel charges are at the premium unleaded price as outlined under point 2 or at an average of prices in a given region (this will be outlined in the rental agreement) so you will not necessarily pay a huge premium but you will certainly pay more than the lowest available at gas stations.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
<span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:#0ca1bb;"><strong>TIPS: </strong></span></span></h3>
<ul>
<li>
Do your research before you book. Find out what the service charge is for the period that you are renting and the car type that you need and add it to the price you are quoted for the rental to give you a true estimate of the price of renting the car.</li>
<li>
If you find that the price per liter/gallon charged by the rental company is substantially higher than you can get at a petrol station, refuel the car before you return it and get a receipt from both the petrol station and the rental company on return showing that the car was returned completely full. This means that you will be refunded in full for the fuel however the service charge remains non-refundable.</li>
<li>
Companies may offer Full to Full as an alternative option for an additional charge. <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/europe/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=goldcar&amp;tmpl_suffix=_tabs">Goldcar in Spain, Portugal and Italy</a> for example provide an option whereby you can pay an additional up front charge (which increases the rental price but this is clear from the outset) which provides a no strings attached Full to Full fuel policy as outlined in number 1 above as well as a free additional driver for the duration of your rental. This option negates the service charge. This may actually save you money if you require an additional driver but some calculations are required. You need to add together the value of the mandatory service charge for your vehicle under the full to empty fuel policy and the cost of an additional driver for your rental period. Sometimes the additional up front fee for the “Classic” fuel policy is less than the service charge plus additional driver charge that you would have to pay otherwise.</li>
</ul>
<p>
<img alt="Confusion-on-a-laptop.png" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Confusion-on-a-laptop.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Confusion-on-a-laptop.png"></p>
<h2>
<strong><u>OPTION 4: Full to Empty as an option on pick up</u></strong></h2>
<p>
A large number of car rental companies around the world offer this option when you arrive to pick up the car. This usually applies if Full to Full as outlined in number 1 above is the default standard option that applies to all customers.</p>
<p>
Under this option, you can elect to pre pay for a full tank and return the car empty but you have to choose and pay for this option when you pick up the car, it is not automatic.</p>
<h3>
<span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:#f0674c;"><strong>WARNINGS: </strong></span></span></h3>
<ul>
<li>
As with number 2 above, if you select this option there are no refunds for unused fuel so be sure to have the car running on fumes when you return it to get the most value for your money.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
<span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:#0ca1bb;"><strong>TIPS: </strong></span></span></h3>
<ul>
<li>
Some companies actually offer fuel under this option at a rate 5/10% lower than the price that you would pay at the pump since they know that they will get at least some fuel left in the car that you have paid for.</li>
<li>
Therefore if you are sure that you can get the car back pretty much empty, you can save a bit of money on the tank of fuel that you used under this option.</li>
<li>
It can also be very convenient not to have to worry about finding somewhere to fill the car up just before you return it. Depending on your return location and the time of day, gas stations may be hard to find, hard to get into or far away from the return location. No one likes feeling pressed for time when there is a flight to catch and you can certainly shave 20 minutes off your day by not having to worry about refueling the rental car.</li>
<li>
If you do unwittingly fill the car up before you return it, make sure you get a receipt. Some companies will reverse the charge for this option if you can prove that you returned the car full of fuel but this is by no means a guarantee.</li>
</ul>
<h2>
<strong><u>Our Conclusion:</u></strong></h2>
<p>
Fuel policies can be confusing are not always clearly outlined when you are making your initial booking, particularly if they add mandatory additional costs to the price that you are presented with to rent the car.</p>
<p>
You have to do your research carefully and factor in service charges and non-refundable fuel policies when evaluating the true cost of renting a car. Options 2 and 3 above (which are not actually options, they are mandatory in the cases where they are used) are a way to enable the car rental company to show you a lower up front price to entice you to book – it looks like a great deal, way cheaper than other options – until you factor in the additional and unavoidable mandatory charges resulting from the fuel policy in use.</p>
<p>
<img alt="Road-to-Savings.png" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Road-to-Savings.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Road-to-Savings.png"></p>
<p>
To get the best deal or at the very least, to do a fair comparison between companies and their offers, you need to ask yourself one or more (perhaps even all) of the following questions:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<strong>What is the default fuel policy of the company I am looking at renting with?</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>What type of car do I need to rent (service charges are higher for large cars and minivans as is the price of filling a tank)?</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>Do I need to sign on an additional driver and how much will this cost for the number of days that I will be renting?</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>How many miles/km will I be driving (will I even use a full tank)?</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>What is the mandatory service charge (if any) for the car type that I need to rent?</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>Is unused fuel refundable?</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>How is the price of fuel calculated by the car rental company?</strong></li>
<li>
<strong>What is the convenience of not having to refuel the car before returning it worth to me?</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>
I wish that I could tell you that it was easy, that the price you are quoted by every car hire company up front is the full price that the rental will cost you (excluding of course any optional extras that you may need, optional being the operative word here).</p>
<p>
It’s not always the case however and many people fall for the low price illusion. Your options are very limited once you arrive at your destination, all cars may be sold out with all companies or you may have pre-paid for the rental or paid a deposit that is not refundable. It’s also well known that a “walk up” customer often pays a higher price than on who has booked in advance so switching companies when you arrive might be a costly exercise.</p>
<p>
Why can’t everyone just be open and up front and tell you the full price of renting a car including all mandatory charges, taxes and fees to make comparisons between companies fair and easy for the customer? We don’t know. We wish it was this way. But it’s not. For now, the best that we can do is to let you know what your options are and what to look out for.</p>
<p>
The final piece of advice – even though it’s no fun, you have to read the fine print <em>before</em> you click on the <strong>BOOK NOW</strong> button. Regardless of what price you see beside that shiny button, when it comes to renting a car there are a number of other factors that can have a meaningful effect on the final price you pay.</p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/GSkQuh3Gyco" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Car Rental Questions & AnswersWed, 21 May 2014 11:18:41 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/car-rental-and-car-hire-fuel-policies-explainedInternational Driving Permitshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/Nzot6q9NCjE/international-driving-permits
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/International-Driving-Permit-388x519.png" title="International Driving Permit from AAA in the US"><img alt="International Driving Permit from AAA in the US" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_International-Driving-Permit-388x519.png" style="float: right;" title="International Driving Permit from AAA in the US"></a>An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official document that provides a translation of important information from your driver’s license.&nbsp;The permit contains your name, photo and driver information translated into 11 languages, including English.</p>
<p>
International driving permits are recognized in over 150 countries today. Many countries that do not recognize US, UK, Australian or other driver’s licenses do officially recognize an IDP. Additionally, some countries only honor valid US, UK or Australian driver’s licenses when accompanied by a local language translation, satisfied by the IDP.</p>
<p>
Carrying an international driving permit along with a valid driver’s license from your home country, can help with language barriers when traveling in non-English speaking countries. The IDP also serves as an additional source of identification. So, buying an IDP prior to your trip can save a lot of potential time-consuming headaches. If you need to communicate with foreign authorities, an IDP can be a big help.</p>
<p>
In the U.S. they’re easy to obtain, no driving tests or exams involved. They're issued by most AAA or National Automobile Club offices. You’ll need to bring your valid U.S. driver's license, $15 to $20USD, and two original passport-type photos (also available at AAA offices). You’ll want to contact your local AAA or National Automobile Club branch for details. For travelers based outside the U.S. check with local travel authorities to find out how to obtain your international driving permit. It’s a small price to pay for additional peace of mind.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/Nzot6q9NCjE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>rep@rentalcarreviews.com (RCR!)Car Rental Questions & AnswersWed, 16 Oct 2013 22:54:10 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/international-driving-permitsWeekly Car Rental News Rounduphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/IPmuD8gXzaA/car-rental-news-roundup
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<p>
Our Weekly Car Rental and Car Hire News Roundup is out for this Monday, March 14th&nbsp;2016. This week's headlines:</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">
►&nbsp;Running the Car Rental Agreement Gantlet.<br>
►&nbsp;Under the microscope: daily rental charges.<br>
►&nbsp;Hertz Global Holdings Appoints Robert Barton as Senior Vice President, Global Franchise Operations.<br>
►&nbsp;These are the most complained-about companies - and here’s what we do with them.<br>
► Lucky driver escapes Lincoln speeding fine - because his hire car was 140 MILES away.<br>
►&nbsp;Travel Agents Reveal Early 2016’s Hottest Destinations.<br>
► Pipe bombs found in stolen vehicle in Phoenix traffic stop.<br>
►&nbsp;New Free Car Rental Service WaiveCar Arrives In California.<br>
► Google's New Mobile Tool Lets You Compare Destinations by Price.<br>
► Avis agent saves passenger's life at Jacksonville International Airport.<br>
►&nbsp;4 things to know when renting a car with a debit card.<br>
►&nbsp;Fly into Florida and drive home with a deal.<br>
► 7 Tips to Maximize a Short Trip.<br>
► Fancy a Porsche or Harley Davidsons? You can rent them now in Hyderabad India!<br>
►&nbsp;Saudi Arabian citizens cry foul as car rental prices shoot up.<br>
► Kill It With Tech: 8 Tools To Rid Your Travels Of Jet Lag.<br>
► No Class Cert in Dollar Rental Car Add-On Class Action.<br>
► New reviews for <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/tx/silvercar-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-texas-usa">Silvercar at Austin </a><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/tx/silvercar-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-texas-usa">Bergstom</a><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/tx/silvercar-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-texas-usa">&nbsp;International Airport in Texas</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/french-polynesia/avis-car-rental-moorea-vaiare-ferry-terminal-french-polynesia">Avis at Moorea in French Polynesia</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/netherlands/budget-car-rental-eindhoven-netherlands">Budget in Eindhoven Netherlands</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/israel/avis-car-rental-tel-aviv-ben-gurion-international-airport-tlv-israel">Avis at Tel Aviv Airport in Israel</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/budget-car-rental-fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-airport-fll-florida-usa">Budget at Fort Lauderdale Airport in Florida</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/uruguay/budget-car-rental-montevideo-carrasco-international-airport-mvd-uruguay">Budget at Montevideo Carrasco International Airport in Uruguay</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/italy/goldcar-car-rental-pisa-galileo-galilei-airport-psa-italy">Goldcar at Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport in Italy</a> and many more.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/IPmuD8gXzaA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)NewsWed, 25 Feb 2015 07:50:33 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/car-rental-news-roundupFinally! US House Passes Car Rental Recall Billhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/mYYXd5Gmegk/finally-us-house-passes-car-rental-recall-bill
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<p>
Lawmakers in the US might finally after years of back and forth, pass legislation requiring car rental companies to repair cars subject to a safety recall before they rent them out.</p>
<p>
Numerous attempts to pass laws about this have failed previously.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
The first was named the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-113shrg82549/pdf/CHRG-113shrg82549.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2011</a>. It failed to make the cut in a massive transportation bill that was approved in 2012 before it was re-introduced in May of 2013. It came about following the deaths of Raechel and Jacqueline Houck in a 2004&nbsp;wreck.</p>
<p>
The PT Cruiser that they were driving was rented to them by Enterprise. At the time, it was under an active safety recall for a defective power steering hose that Enterprise had not repaired.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
The women lost control of the car after the hose leaked fluid and caught fire. The vehicle crossed the median on Highway 101 in California and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer, bursting into flames.</p>
<p>
In 2010, the parents of the girls were <a href="http://www.alertdriving.com/home/fleet-alert-magazine/north-america/enterprise-rent-car-admits-negligence-crash-killed-santa-cruz-sisters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">awarded $15 million</a> by a jury in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Enterprise.</p>
<p>
In 2013, the women's mother Cally Houck testified to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the United States Senate:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>
The promise of life my talented daughters held was snuffed out in a matter of seconds.&nbsp;Why didn’t the rental car company fix this defect before renting out a vehicle that was a ticking time bomb?</p>
</blockquote>
<p>
Previous versions have failed to pass into law due to objections and lobbying by car rental companies and car manufacturers.</p>
<p>
Car rental companies don't like the idea of losing inventory (and therefore rentals) nor dealing with the logistics of getting cars under recall to manufacturers for repair the moment they've been recalled.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
Car manufacturers are worried that they will have to push cars from rental companies to the front of the repair line or face lawsuits from those companies over lost revenue.</p>
<p>
Earlier versions have also failed as a result of other provisions that faced strong objections. One that would have required used car dealers to repair recalled vehicles before they could be sold is a good example. This was also included in the current version passed by the Senate but has been cut in the House version.</p>
<p>
A previous failed version relating to car rental companies would not have required cars to be repaired but would have required them to disclose to customers that the car they were renting was currently subject to a safety recall.</p>
<p>
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<p>
The bill that passed in Congress on Thursday (the <a href="http://transportation.house.gov/strr-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surface Transportation Reauthorization &amp; Reform Act of 2015</a>) is a watered down version that had passed in the Senate previously.</p>
<p>
The good news is that the House bill includes the provision that would require car rental companies to repair recalled cars before renting them out to consumers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
The bad news; a number of provisions have been cut from the Senate version. Here's a breakdown of what's still in and what's out:</p>
<h3>
Provisions Passed In The House Bill</h3>
<ul>
<li>
A requirement that rental car companies fix recalled vehicles before renting them to the public.</li>
<li>
A requirement that automakers repair recalled vehicles up to 15 years from the date of manufacture.</li>
<li>
A requirement that automakers maintain safety records for ten years instead of the current five.</li>
<li>
Six years of transportation funding at a cost of $325 billion - much more than the last time a transport bill was passed.</li>
<li>
Funds to encourage states and municipalities to roll out vehicle-to-infrastructure technology. This will allow cars and trucks to communicate with traffic lights and railroad crossings for example, reducing the risk of accidents.</li>
<li>
A waiver that would allow U.S. automakers to test prototypes on public roads without having to get permits car by car.</li>
</ul>
<h3>
Provisions Missing From the Senate Version</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Additional authority for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) so that the agency can force recalls and speed up the recall process as a whole.</li>
<li>
Any requirement for used car dealers to fix recalled vehicles before selling them as mentioned previously.</li>
<li>
Any requirement for new car dealers to repair recalled vehicles before loaning them to customers while their own cars are being fixed.</li>
<li>
A prohibition on regional recalls. These are often used for corrosion related problems but caused mayhem during the Takata recalls.</li>
<li>
An increase in the federal gas tax. This would have been the first increase since 1993.</li>
<li>
Increased fines that the NHTSA can levy against automakers and other companies. The limit is currently set at $35 million but the senate version proposed raising that to $105 million.</li>
</ul>
<p>
Of course this is not a done deal yet. Now the House and Senate have to meet to resolve the differences. The bill could get stronger or weaker but at least, for now, the rental car recall provision is included in both versions.<br>
<br>
To find out if your rental car is one on which there is a recall, you can check at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.safercar.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.safercar.gov</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/mYYXd5Gmegk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)USATue, 10 Nov 2015 08:16:37 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/finally-us-house-passes-car-rental-recall-billSilvercar Compared with Avis and Hertz - 20 Big Differenceshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/Vad5Yc5nrQg/silvercar-compared-with-avis-and-hertz-18-big-differences
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<p>
Have you heard of Silvercar? Wondered what sets them apart from traditional car rental companies?</p>
<p>
Silvercar has set out to disrupt traditional car rental in the US. They tag themselves as “The World’s First Hassle-Free Car Rental Company”. Also “Car Rental the way it should be” and, a bit blunt but straight to the point, “Car Rental that doesn’t suck”.</p>
<p>
This article originally highlighted 18 differences. Since then, Silvercar customers have highlighted 2 more that I hadn't identified. It's now updated to show the 20 differences that I have found.</p>
<p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Silvercar-Car-Rental-the-way-it-should-be.png" title="Silvercar-Car-Rental-the-way-it-should-be.png"><img alt="Silvercar-Car-Rental-the-way-it-should-be.png" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Silvercar-Car-Rental-the-way-it-should-be.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0" title="Silvercar-Car-Rental-the-way-it-should-be.png"></a></p>
<p>
I wanted to dig deeper and compare what they offer with traditional car rental companies. I've used Avis and Hertz for comparison. Note they are simply representative of traditional car rental companies. All the companies out there offer basically the same service with few exceptions.</p>
<p>
If you want to jump straight to any of the 18 differences identified, the links below take you straight to the details.</p>
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<h2>
20 Differences between Silvercar and traditional car rental companies:</h2>
<ol>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#1. The Car You Drive">The car you drive.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#2. No Line At The Counter">No line at the counter.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#3. No Paperwork And Nothing To Sign">No paperwork and nothing to sign.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#4. No Up-Sell Pressure At The Counter">No up-sell pressure at the counter.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#5. Free Additional Drivers">Free additional drivers.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#6. No Extra Charges For Drivers Under 25">No extra charges for drivers under 25.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#7. Free Roadside Assistance">Free roadside assistance.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#8. Fair Fuel Policy">Fair fuel policy.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#9. Free Toll Tracking">Free </a><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#9. Free Toll Tracking">toll</a><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#9. Free Toll Tracking"> tracking.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#10 Free Child Seats">Free child seats.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#11. Free GPS">Free GPS.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#12. Free SiriusXM Satellite Radio">Free SiriusXM Satellite Radio.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#13. Free Wi-Ri Hotspot In The Car">Free Wi-Fi Hotspot in the car.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#14. Free Ski Racks In Denver">Free Ski Racks in Denver.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#14. Guaranteed Bluetooth Connectivity">Guaranteed </a><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#15. Guaranteed Bluetooth Connectivity">Bluetooth</a><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#14. Guaranteed Bluetooth Connectivity">&nbsp;Connectivity.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#16. The Little Things That People Love">The Little Things That People Love.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#17. Discount On Your First Rental">Discount on your first rental.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#18. They Pay You To Recommend Them To Your Friends">They pay you to recommend them to your friends.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#19. Pay When You Return The Car">Pay when you return the car.</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#20. The Price">The price.</a></li>
</ol>
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<p>
Before I start I want you to know that this is <i>not</i> a paid piece for Silvercar. They have been very helpful in answering my questions but have not seen or had any input into this article.</p>
<p>
Also note that I haven’t used the service myself yet. When are you coming to Boston I asked. They wouldn't tell me, but Amber Soletti, Director of Marketing and Communications said:</p>
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<p>
The biggest complaint we receive from our customers is that we're not in enough cities. We love that our loyal customers want us everywhere they travel and will&nbsp;continue&nbsp;to aggressively grow the airport car rental business&nbsp;to meet the growing&nbsp;demand and interest we're receiving.</p>
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<p>
Almost all of the information here can be found on each companies website. Some clarification of charges and procedures were sourced over the phone and via email where required.</p>
<p>
I added Silvercar locations to RentalCarReviews.com recently. A number of their customers have already written reviews of their experience. So far, not a single negative review.</p>
<p>
For example, Pastor Bernie Anderson penned a fantastic 4.9-star&nbsp;<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/co/silvercar-denver-international-airport-den-colorado-usa">review of Silvercar at Denver International Airport</a> after tweeting his thanks to the company.</p>
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Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/silvercar">@silvercar</a> 1st timer! LOVED it! Thnx for a grt car rental exp. in Den wife &amp; I celeb 21st anniv. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/excellence?src=hash">#excellence</a> <a href="http://t.co/OR7Pbkvf89">pic.twitter.com/OR7Pbkvf89</a></p>
— Bernie Anderson (@pastorb33) <a href="https://twitter.com/pastorb33/status/643527082673352704">September 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<p>
This flies in the face of what I’m accustomed to seeing about car rental services in general.</p>
<p>
After a couple of weeks of research and comparisons, I am impressed by what they offer travelers. The simplicity of their setup is a breath of fresh air. Finally it seems that a car rental company has not only thought about, but put the needs of the customer first.</p>
<p>
And the price? Well, I’ll get to the price.</p>
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<h2>
AN INTRODUCTION TO SILVERCAR</h2>
<p>
Silvercar launched in 2013. Based in Austin Texas, they have grown to 11 US locations including 10 major airports.</p>
<p>
Following the success of a summer pop-up location in Brooklyn, Silvercar last week opened a new location in Manhattan for the fall which is currently scheduled to operate until early January 2016.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>
We think we have a great concept with The Easy Out in NYC that could have a permanent home in the city. We're evaluating the opportunity and hope to make a bigger announcement in the near future. ~ Amber Soletti, Director of Marketing and Communciations</p>
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<p>
Silvercar received the award for “Best Mobile Travel Strategy” from EyeForTravel in March 2015. In April, they took <a href="http://www.austinchamber.com/monkeewrench/files/news_items/A-List_2015_Winners_Press_Release_FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">top honors at the Austin A-List Awards</a> as one of Austin’s most promising start-ups.</p>
<p>
Silvercar consistently maintains a Net Promoter Score (NPS) between 88-90. NPS is a management tool used to gauge the loyalty of a firm’s customer relationships.</p>
<p>
That is, how likely is it that a customer will recommend the company to others.</p>
<p>
You can find a short video that explains how Net Promoter Scores work <a href="http://www.satmetrix.com/nps-score-model/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>
Put into perspective, a score of 90 is almost 4 times higher than the average NPS of other car rental companies. It's also almost 3 times higher than the next best score.</p>
<p>
To <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7513069-11582647-1402064414000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rent a car with Silvercar</a>, you can make a reservation either on their website or via their smartphone app. If you prefer to speak to someone, a 24-hour toll-free number (1-855-359-2227) is also available.</p>
<p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Silvercar-website-and-mobile-app.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(31, 142, 217); text-decoration: none; text-align: center; outline: 0px; cursor: pointer; background-color: transparent;" title="Silvercar-website-and-mobile-app.png"><img alt="Silvercar-website-and-mobile-app.png" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Silvercar-website-and-mobile-app.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); vertical-align: middle; margin: 5px 0px; padding: 5px;" title="Silvercar-website-and-mobile-app.png"></a></p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7513069-11582647-1402064414000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookings</a> can be made and guaranteed up to 2 hours before pickup.</p>
<p>
Choose the location, date and time you need to pick up and drop off the car. Something I love is their complete transparency over price. You can see the final price including a breakdown of all taxes and fees the moment you enter your rental details. This is right on the home page before you proceed to the next screen.</p>
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<a href="http://ctt.ec/pZWdS" target="_blank"><img alt="Silvercar shows the full price on the first screen" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Copy-of-Click-to-Tweet.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Silvercar shows the full price on the first screen"></a></p>
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<p>
One click and you're booked. You receive a confirmation email from Silvercar asking you to confirm your email address and set up your profile with your driver's license details, credit card information and any insurance that you need.</p>
<p>
After your first rental, preferences like insurance options are saved in your profile making the process is even faster for future bookings.</p>
<p>
Each location is a bit different with regards where to pick up the car but they all seem to be convenient. At all locations, you can call or text Silvercar for instructions when you arrive or use the app to let them know that you're on your way. You will then be directed to a meeting point at the airport or asked to take the car rental shuttle to the Car Rental Center. Either way, a Silvercar Concierge will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point in a silver Audi A4.</p>
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Loving the <a href="https://twitter.com/silvercar">@silvercar</a> pickup experience <a href="http://t.co/NKFRmSvXtH">pic.twitter.com/NKFRmSvXtH</a></p>
— Matthew Piliero (@mattypilz) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattypilz/status/651437197577617409">October 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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&nbsp;</p>
<p>
Once you arrive at the car, you use the app to scan a QR Code on the windscreen which will unlock it. Silvercar Concierges are always available to help familiarize you with the Audi and it's features before you get underway.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Unlock-Silvercar-Audi-A4-using-smartphone-app.jpg" title="Unlock-Silvercar-Audi-A4-using-smartphone-app.jpg"><img alt="Unlock-Silvercar-Audi-A4-using-smartphone-app.jpg" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Unlock-Silvercar-Audi-A4-using-smartphone-app.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0" title="Unlock-Silvercar-Audi-A4-using-smartphone-app.jpg"></a></p>
<p>
No counters, no queues and nothing to sign. In fact, no face to face interaction at all unless you need it in which case a staff member is there to help.</p>
<p>
Exact instructions for how to get to your car are in the Notes section on each of the Silvercar location pages on RentalCarReviews.com, listed below:</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/tx/silvercar-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-texas-usa">Austin Bergstrom International Airport - AUS - Texas – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/il/silvercar-chicago-ohare-international-airport-ord-illinois-usa">Chicago O'hare International Airport - ORD - Illinois – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/tx/silvercar-dallas-fort-worth-international-airport-dfw-texas-usa">Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - DFW - Texas – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/tx/silvercar-dallas-love-field-airport-dal-texas-usa">Dallas Love Field Airport - DAL - Texas – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/co/silvercar-denver-international-airport-den-colorado-usa">Denver International Airport - DEN - Colorado – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/silvercar-fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-airport-fll-florida-usa">Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport - FLL - Florida – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ca/silvercar-los-angeles-international-airport-lax-california-usa">Los Angeles International Airport - LAX - California - USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/silvercar-miami-international-airport-fll-florida-usa">Miami International Airport - MIA - Florida – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ny/silvercar-new-york-city-manhattan-west-42nd-street-new-york-usa">New York City – Manhattan – West 42nd Street – New York - USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/az/silvercar-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport-phx-arizona-usa">Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - PHX - Arizona – USA</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ca/silvercar-san-francisco-international-airport-sfo-california-usa">San Francisco International Airport - SFO - California – USA</a></li>
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<p>
Time for the comparison with traditional car rental offerings. The Silvercar service is quite different from the normal car rental procedure that we’re all used to. Here’s how it works.</p>
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<h2>
THE 20 DIFFERENCES</h2>
<p>
Before I start, it might sound in some of these examples like I’m picking on Avis and Hertz but I’m simply using them as examples of major car rental companies. Generally speaking, traditional car rental companies offer similar service and charge for roughly the same things, at roughly the same levels give or take a few dollars.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="1. The Car You Drive"></a>1. The Car You Drive</h3>
<p>
This one is clear. Instead of a myriad of options from a matchbox on wheels to cars that most of us can only dream of driving, you get a Silver Audi A4. That’s it, nothing to choose from, an Audi every time. No more “choose from what’s left on the lot”. If you have a reservation, you get a premium Audi.</p>
<p>
There's no risk of the all too common "I'm sorry but we don't have any left of what you booked at the moment sir/madam. You can wait if you like or I can give you an upgrade." If the car you booked and confirmed is not available, the car rental company should upgrade you free of charge but more often than not they will try to charge you extra for the larger car.</p>
<p>
Because it’s a current model Audi A4 you get all the luxury features included. Leather seats for example and Audi Quattro all-wheel drive. This will come in handy when winter arrives in cities like Denver and Chicago.</p>
<p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Silvercar-Audi-A4-closeup.png" title="Silvercar-Audi-A4-closeup.png"><img alt="Silvercar-Audi-A4-closeup.png" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Silvercar-Audi-A4-closeup.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0" title="Silvercar-Audi-A4-closeup.png"></a></p>
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<h3>
<a name="2. No Line At The Counter"></a>2. No Line At The Counter</h3>
<p>
If you’ve rented from Silvercar previously and don’t need any help from a concierge you can go straight to the car. Use the Silvercar app on your smartphone, scan the QR code on the windscreen to unlock the car and away you go.</p>
<p>
Waiting at the counter (sometimes for hours) is one of the most common complaints about car rental. It's definitely the most tweeted about inconvenience facing renters.</p>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/DollarCars">@DollarCars</a> did you think people weren’t renting cars today? Seriously, this is ridiculous in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sfo?src=hash">#sfo</a> <a href="http://t.co/50yaGDHXvb">pic.twitter.com/50yaGDHXvb</a></p>
— Brian Funke (@bfnke) <a href="https://twitter.com/bfnke/status/643164192179023872">September 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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&nbsp;</p>
<p>
It's not an issue for Silvercar customers.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="3. No Paperwork And Nothing To Sign"></a>3. No Paperwork And Nothing To Sign</h3>
<p>
Everything is electronic. You choose the insurance you need when you make the booking and save your preferences in your profile for future rentals. No need to sign anything when you get the car.</p>
<p>
The first time you rent, a Silvercar Concierge needs to physically see your credit card and driver’s license to confirm validity but after that first time, never again.</p>
<p>
When you drop off the car, a Silvercar Concierge scans the car which ends the rental and generates a final receipt which is automatically emailed to you before you even leave the parking lot.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="4. No Up-Sell Pressure At The Counter"></a>4. No Up-Sell Pressure At The Counter</h3>
<p>
You haven’t had to line up and there’s nothing to sign so you also get to avoid the cat and mouse game of extra insurance scare tactics and add-ons at the car rental counter.</p>
<p>
Since insurance decisions were made when you booked and there are no add-ons to consider, Silvercar customers completely avoid the oft-uncomfortable and intimidating encounter with the car rental rep.</p>
<p>
This also removes the risk of you inadvertently signing for something that you didn't want, agree to or perhaps even specifically declined - a common complaint against traditional car rental companies.</p>
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hey <a href="https://twitter.com/Hertz">@hertz</a>, thanks for stealing $100 by charging me for insurance I specifically declined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ripoff?src=hash">#ripoff</a></p>
— Meredith Ewen (@MeredithEwen) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeredithEwen/status/643859401888153604">September 15, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<h3>
<a name="5. Free Additional Drivers"></a>5. Free Additional Drivers</h3>
<p>
Another biggie. All drivers have to be present when the car is picked up. They must have their license on them and be over 22 years of age but that’s it. There are no additional charges for extra drivers.</p>
<p>
Avis charges $13 per day per additional driver up to a maximum of $65 and Hertz will ping you $13.50 per day up to a maximum of $94.50 – plus tax of course.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://ctt.ec/Z294K" target="_blank"><img alt="Additional drivers with Silvercar are free" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Click-to-tweet-free-additional-drivers.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Click-to-tweet-free-additional-drivers.png"></a></p>
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<p>
Note that additional drivers are free in California with Avis. Spouses and domestic partners are free with both Avis and Hertz. Your employer or fellow employee if you book under a corporate program are also free with both companies – complicated.</p>
<p>
Put simply, if you and a friend both want to drive a traditional rental car it’s going to cost you plenty most of the time. Not with Silvercar.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="6. No Extra Charges For Drivers Under 25"></a>6. No Extra Charges For Drivers Under 25</h3>
<p>
The minimum age to rent with Silvercar is 22. You can rent from most traditional car rental companies under 25 but they charge you a hefty premium.</p>
<p>
If you’re aged between 22 and 24 Silvercar won’t charge you anything extra. Both Avis and Hertz will charge you an extra $27 per day plus tax ($15 per day in Florida with Avis).</p>
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After <a href="https://twitter.com/Avis">@Avis</a> tried charging me $27 a day for being 24 years old. I'm so happy I found <a href="https://twitter.com/silvercar">@silvercar</a> thanks for your awesome work</p>
- Steve Feam (@SteveFeam) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveFeam/status/661102496971010049">November 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
<p>
&nbsp;</p>
<p>
This is huge. Renting a car under the age of 25 has long been an expensive exercise. This policy makes Silvercar a viable option for younger drivers.</p>
<p>
A renter aged 22-24 can, in fact drive an Audi A4 from Silvercar for the same or less than they can rent a tiny buzz box from the traditional car rental companies. If you are in this dreaded age group for renting, Silvercar may be your cheapest option…plus you get to drive an Audi!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://ctt.ec/l4b50" target="_blank"><img alt="No extra charges for under 25 renters at Silvercar" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Click-to-tweet-under-25.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="No extra charges for under 25 renters at Silvercar"></a></p>
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<p>
To test the theory, I did the math on a 4 day rental over one of the busiest periods of the year for car rental - Thanksgiving weekend (November 25-29, 2015). Unfortunately Silvercar are already booked out in New York City for that weekend so there are no prices shown for them at that location.</p>
<p>
I compared the cheapest cars available from Avis (Ford Fiesta MSRP $14,580) and Hertz (Chevrolet Spark MSRP $12,270) with the Silvercar Audi A4 (MSRP $35,900).&nbsp;</p>
<p>
To keep it simple, the prices shown are for a basic rental. That is, no insurance options have been added and the cost of all the things you have to pay for from Avis and Hertz but get for free from Silvercar have not been taken into account. The young driver surcharge is included in the Avis and Hertz prices but not the cost of GPS, SiriusXM radio, Wi-Fi, additional drivers or child seats.</p>
<p>
Note - each additional driver aged under 25 with Avis and Hertz will cost you an additional $27 per day plus tax ($15 per day with Avis in Florida) PLUS the additional driver fee. They are free with Silvercar as <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#5. Free Additional Drivers">detailed above</a>.</p>
<p>
Also, I have used the Pay on Arrival price for Avis since this is the equivalent product to what Silvercar and Hertz offer. A discount is available if you pay in advance (at the time of booking) with Avis however if you need to cancel there are fees attached - $25 if you cancel more than 6 hours before the pickup time and $100 after that.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
I also haven't factored in the first time renters discount available from Silvercar - see <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#15. Discount On Your First Rental">Difference #15</a> for details.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
Here are the results including all taxes and fees (prices taken on October 31st, 2015):</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Thanksgiving-car-rental-young-driver-price-comparison.jpg" title="Thanksgiving-car-rental-young-driver-price-comparison.jpg"><img alt="Silvercar v Avis v Hertz young driver pricing comparison" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Thanksgiving-car-rental-young-driver-price-comparison.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0" title="Silvercar v Avis v Hertz young driver pricing comparison"></a></p>
<p>
As you can see, Silvercar is the cheapest at every location and not by just a little. Once you factor in the first time renters discount of $50 the difference more that covers an extra night on the town.</p>
<p>
If you've seen enough and want to dive straight in and get a quote for you can do it <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7513069-11582647-1402064414000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="7. Free Roadside Assistance"></a>7. Free Roadside Assistance</h3>
<p>
Another freebie included in the price that generally comes at an additional cost from other car rental companies.</p>
<p>
For example, Avis charges $6.99 per day plus tax for this 'service'.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="8. Fair Fuel Policy"></a>8. Fair Fuel Policy</h3>
<p>
You have 2 options.</p>
<p>
You can fill up the car yourself before you return it and pay nothing. This is the same for everyone including Avis and Hertz – unless you drive less than 75 miles during your rental. Then you have to <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/hertz-just-made-keeping-fuel-receipts-compulsory">produce the receipt</a> showing that you filled up the car or they will automatically charge you $13.99….plus tax.</p>
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Intriguing new thievery policy from <a href="https://twitter.com/Hertz">@Hertz</a>: Don't get a receipt from gas station, get double-charged for gas.</p>
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) <a href="https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/644735233875578880">September 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<p>
Your other option is to return the car with whatever’s left in the tank. Silvercar will refill it and charge you the gas cost plus a very reasonable $5 service fee.</p>
<p>
There is one small catch. When you drive an Audi from Silvercar you are required to fill up with premium 89 Octane or higher fuel. If you let them do it, they will charge you the local rate plus $5 but it’s the Premium fuel rate, not standard unleaded.</p>
<p>
If you return a traditional rental car less than full, they will charge an exorbitant rate per gallon to refill the car. This is often close to $10 per gallon.</p>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/Avis">@avis</a> Just dropped off a car in orlando airport but forgot to fill gas. Even with upgrade refill is &gt; $9 gallon? ?</p>
— Barry Wise (@BarryWise) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryWise/status/638315905957666816">August 31, 2015</a></blockquote>
<p>
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<p>
There is one other option with a traditional car rental company – <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/car-rental-and-car-hire-fuel-policies-explained">prepay for a full tank of fuel</a>. The price per gallon is usually competitive with local gas stations. However whatever you leave in the tank when you return the car you donate to the car rental company. They won’t refund you for unused gas left in the tank. This is sometimes not clearly explained or understood by renters.</p>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/Hertz">@Hertz</a> your reps should mention prepaid gas is non-refundable. My org has 1200 employees ...never again back to <a href="https://twitter.com/Avis">@Avis</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Enterprise">@Enterprise</a></p>
— Jean-Luc (@JeanLucReborn) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeanLucReborn/status/628313393347170304">August 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<h3>
<a name="9. Free Toll Tracking"></a>9. Free Toll Tracking</h3>
<p>
At Silvercar, toll tracking is free. Unheard of in car rental.</p>
<p>
With Silvercar, just get in and drive. When you return the car, Silvercar remotely searches for&nbsp;tolls&nbsp;that you incurred during your rental and charges you for them and nothing more. No transponder fees, no service charges or administration fees, just the&nbsp;tolls&nbsp;you used.</p>
<p>
Tolls are a way to make more money for other companies which generates a huge number of complaints. A lot has been <a href="http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/electronic-toll-collectors-generate-expensive-surprises-for-rental-car-drivers-052715.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">written about this</a> and <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-08-29/when-does-a-5-toll-cost-30-when-youre-driving-a-rental-car" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">law suits</a> have been filed against some car rental companies.</p>
<p>
Currently Avis charges $3.95 per day even on days when you don’t go through any toll gates. This caps at a maximum of $16.75 per month PLUS the cost of the tolls. Hertz is even more, $4.95 per day up to a maximum of $24.75 per rental plus tolls.</p>
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Only <a href="https://twitter.com/Avis">@Avis</a> could figure out how to tack on $15.80 in "convenience fees" for a $1.50 toll. <a href="http://t.co/iTDByKRNsP">pic.twitter.com/iTDByKRNsP</a></p>
— Stacey Hanson (@staceyhanson) <a href="https://twitter.com/staceyhanson/status/616407982880894980">July 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/Avis">@Avis</a> I see what you did there. My toll fees were $6.90, yet you found a way to charge me a ~$12 convenience fee as if I had another option.</p>
— paul arnhold (@parnhold) <a href="https://twitter.com/parnhold/status/650036631169163264">October 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<p>
The photo below clearly shows the charges applied by some other companies. This example was uploaded by user as part of a <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/discussions/review?id=367">review of Dollar Rent a Car at Orlando International Airport</a>.</p>
<p>
In this case, the total charge for tolls had the customer rented with Silvercar would have been $6.76 but with Dollar, the customer was charged $96.76 including $90 in 'administration fees'.</p>
<p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Dollar-Rent-a-Car-MCO-toll-charges.png" title="Dollar-Rent-a-Car-MCO-toll-charges.png"><img alt="Dollar-Rent-a-Car-MCO-toll-charges.png" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Dollar-Rent-a-Car-MCO-toll-charges.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0" title="Dollar-Rent-a-Car-MCO-toll-charges.png"></a></p>
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<h3>
<a name="10 Free Child Seats"></a>10. Free Child Seats</h3>
<p>
Child seats are a pain to travel with but necessary for safety and usually under the law.</p>
<p>
Most car rental companies have them available but charge you extra for them. Both Avis and Hertz charge $13 per day plus tax.</p>
<p>
Not at Silvercar. Free.</p>
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<a href="http://ctt.ec/9wlPf" target="_blank"><img alt="Child seats are free with Silvercar" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Click-to-tweet-free-child-seats.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Child seats are free with Silvercar"></a></p>
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<h3>
<a name="11. Free GPS"></a>11. Free GPS</h3>
<p>
Because the Audi A4 has a built-in multimedia navigation system, you get GPS for free when you rent the car. Other traditional car rental companies will charge you between $14 and $17 per day plus tax.</p>
<p>
It’s worth remembering that at airports in particular, all the different taxes and fees add up. At the airports where Silvercar operate, the lowest fees are at Miami International Airport at 7.5%. At the other end of the scale is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with a whopping 29.4% tax. This means that at PHX, GPS will cost you $21.98 PER DAY after tax with one company (*cough* Hertz) whilst it’s included for free with Silvercar.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="12. Free SiriusXM Satellite Radio"></a>12. Free SiriusXM Satellite Radio</h3>
<p>
Again, it comes with the car by default. A nice luxury that other car rental companies charge $7 or $8 per day plus tax for.</p>
<p>
Remember the tax example above….</p>
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<h3>
<a name="13. Free Wi-Ri Hotspot In The Car"></a>13. Free Wi-Fi Hotspot In The Car</h3>
<p>
This is a nice perk if you have a limited data plan (which most of us do these days). Surf the web and download huge email attachments. Passengers can watch videos to their hearts content without having to worry about excess data charges.</p>
<p>
I have searched and can’t find any current information about this but you used to be able to rent portable Wi-Fi units at least from Avis in the USA. Both Avis and Hertz offer them in Europe but I’m honestly not sure in the USA. Avis used to offer it for $10.95 per day plus tax but it seems to have disappeared as an option.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="14. Free Ski Racks In Denver"></a>14. Free Ski Racks In Denver</h3>
<p>
Denver International Airport is the main gateway to Colorado's 25 ski areas. These include famous areas like Breckenridge, Aspen, Steamboat, Telluride and Vail.</p>
<p>
Ski racks for the rental car usually come at an additional cost. Avis charges $75 plus tax per rental and Hertz charges between $8 and $18 per day depending on your equipment.</p>
<p>
During the winter months, Silvercar fit all cars with ski racks as a complimentary service for their customers. This is a substantial saving for snow hounds flying in and driving to their favorite mountain.</p>
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<a href="https://instagram.com/p/8ozlV4QTZj/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">By request of @bchopkins, I present to you... a pic of my current rental from the best rental car company ever ---&gt; @silvercar. $50 off first rental via the link on my bio! </a></p>
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<p>
Of course, the A4 also has Audi Quattro All Wheel Drive by default providing a safe and secure driving experience in snowy conditions.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="15. Guaranteed Bluetooth Connectivity"></a>15. Guaranteed Bluetooth Connectivity</h3>
<p>
Access the media on your phone through the built-in premium sound system. Listen to your own music collection or podcasts (remember the free Wi-Fi). Take advantage of hands-free calling and texting. This is sometimes available from other car rental companies, it just depends on 'what’s left on the lot'. It’s guaranteed in the Audi A4 from Silvercar.</p>
<p>
Remember that if you do pair your phone with any car that's not your own, to go into the car’s settings before you give the car back and delete the record of your phone. This will ensure that the next customer or the car's owner doesn’t have access to your phone number and call logs.</p>
<p>
Silvercar has already thought about this so their customers don't need to worry about it.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>
Our Concierges delete personal customer information every time a car is returned. ~Amber Soletti, Director of Marketing and Communications</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Social-RT3.png" title="Social-RT3.png"><img alt="Bluetooth Connectivity" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Social-RT3.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0" title="Bluetooth Connectivity"></a></p>
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<h3>
<a name="16. The Little Things That People Love"></a>16. The Little Things That People Love</h3>
<p>
Silvercar customers rave about some of the seemingly small things that have left a lasting impression.</p>
<p>
One customer reported that they will loan you an umbrella for the duration of your trip in rainy conditions. I don't know about you, but I hate traveling with an umbrella. Knowing that the car rental company will lend me one when I arrive is a nice touch.</p>
<p>
Another Silvercar user on Instagram contacted me to let me know about something that saved him on a recent rental. Having forgotten his car charger, he found a Silvercar one in the car. So simple and a nice touch.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="17. Discount On Your First Rental"></a>17. Discount On Your First Rental</h3>
<p>
Silvercar offers first time renters a $50 discount on rentals of 2 or more days. The discount is valid at all locations.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7513069-11831725-1403034505000" target="_top"> <img alt="" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7513069-11831725-1403034505000" style="width: 728px; height: 90px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;"></a></p>
<p>
This is $10 off per day for a 5 day rental or $25 for a 2 day rental which is substantial. At their current rates at Fort Lauderdale Airport for example, this discount amounts to 20.4% on a 5-day rental or a whopping 51% on a 2-day rental.</p>
<p>
More than 50% off just to try them out is not bad at all. Put in perspective, Hertz will charge you $62 per day for a Chevrolet Spark and Avis the same price for a Ford Fiesta for the same 2-day midweek FLL rental. This makes $24 per day for an Audi A4 look ridiculously cheap in comparison.</p>
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<a href="http://ctt.ec/I1mMp" target="_blank"><img alt="Click to tweet 50 dollar discount" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Click-to-tweet-50-dollar-discount.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Click to tweet 50 dollar discount"></a></p>
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<h3>
<a name="18. They Pay You To Recommend Them To Your Friends"></a>18. They Pay You To Recommend Them To Your Friends</h3>
<p>
Once you set up your profile on the Silvercar website or smartphone app, they provide a code and URL that you can give to your friends. When your friend completes their first rental, Silvercar will put $25 in your PayPal account as thanks for referring a new customer. Not only that, your friend also gets $25 deposited to their PayPal account as well.</p>
<p>
Uber and Lyft come to mind as companies that exploded their user base using similar promotions but I can't remember ever seeing a traditional car rental company make an offer like this.</p>
<p>
If you'd like to take advantage of this and get $25 back on your first rental, my referral code is DMURDOCH or you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.silvercar.com/?referrer_code=DMURDOCH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
<p>
To be clear, if you do this I will also get $25.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="19. Pay When You Return The Car"></a>19. Pay When You Return The Car</h3>
<p>
When you pick up the car, Silvercar will take a pre-authorization on your credit card for the amount of the rental plus a very reasonable $200 deposit to cover <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#9. Free Toll Tracking">tolls</a> and <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#8. Fair Fuel Policy">fuel</a> in case you incur these charges. It’s only when you return the car that your card is charged.</p>
<p>
Most traditional car rental companies will charge your credit card for the full rental when you pick up the car and then process a second payment after you return for extras like tolls and fuel.</p>
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<h3>
<a name="20. The Price"></a>20. The Price</h3>
<p>
Comparing car rental prices is complicated at the best of times, even when you have more than 10 years of experience doing just that as your full-time job. All of the free inclusions that you get from Silvercar make it even more complex when trying to compare apples with apples from a traditional car rental company.</p>
<p>
I have compared the price of Silvercar with what Avis and Hertz offer at the 11 locations where Silvercar operates. All prices are accurate as of October 31st, 2015.</p>
<p>
There are a few things to know about my rationale before I get to the numbers.</p>
<p>
To be overly fair to Avis and Hertz I have used their Full Size cars for comparison. This puts Silvercar at a distinct disadvantage. Their Audi A4 has a MSRP of $35,900 and I’m comparing that to a Ford Fusion from Avis at $22,600 and a Chevrolet Malibu from Hertz at $22,465.</p>
<p>
I should really use the Luxury offerings from the other companies, 2 car groups higher. Avis uses a Ford Taurus ($27,055) as their Premium car and a Lincoln MKS ($38,850) in the Luxury class. Hertz has as Premium a Chevrolet Impala ($27,095) and in the Luxury class, a Buick LaCrosse ($31,065). Had I done this however my charts would struggle to fit on the screen!</p>
<p>
I have done the comparison using a 4-day rental over Thanksgiving weekend - pick up at 7pm on Wednesday November 25th and drop off at 7pm on November 29th. I have used the Pay on Arrival prices for both Hertz and Avis as these are equivalent products to that offered by Silvercar.</p>
<p>
Avis and Hertz both offer discounts at times if you pay in advance (at the time of booking) however if you need to cancel, penalties apply.</p>
<p>
For Hertz, if you cancel more than 24 hours before your pickup time, a $50 cancellation fee applies. Cancel within 24 hours and the fee is $100. If you forget to cancel you don't get any refund at all.</p>
<p>
Cancellation terms from Avis are not quite as harsh. If you cancel more than 6 hours before your rental you will incur a $25 cancellation fee. If you cancel within the 6 hour window or forget to cancel and don't show up, a $100 cancellation/no-show fee applies.</p>
<p>
Note - these cancellation fees only apply if you choose to pay in advance to avail yourself of a discount if offered. There are no cancellation fees attached to any of the prices I have used for Avis or Hertz in the charts below.</p>
<p>
Silvercar never imposes any cancellation fees.</p>
<p>
I have shown 2 prices for Silvercar. The first factors in the $50 first time renters discount and the second assumes a regular rental for a return customer with no discount. No prices are shown for their New York City location as the are already fully booked over Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>
To begin, I looked at a basic rental. This assumes that the renter doesn’t need anything other than the car – no GPS, SiriusXM radio, Wi-Fi, Roadside Assistance, Toll transponder, child seats or additional drivers. Also, no insurance whatsoever. The renter in this example would be relying on their personal auto insurance policy, credit card coverage and/or a third party insurance product purchased elsewhere.</p>
<p>
All taxes and fees are included.</p>
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<p>
Next, I added the cost of some of the additional products and services that Silvercar include for free to the results for Avis and Hertz. Not all of them, that would be ridiculous, at least the results would be.</p>
<p>
Of course, not every renter needs everything or would be willing to pay extra for them anyway. Therefore, I added the things that every renter gets from Silvercar and excluded the things that may not be applicable at all for some renters.</p>
<p>
Here is what I have included and excluded:</p>
<ul>
<li>
GPS rental is included.</li>
<li>
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is included.</li>
<li>
Roadside assistance is included.</li>
<li>
Additional drivers are NOT included (free from Silvercar, not free with others).</li>
<li>
Young driver surcharges are NOT included (free from Silvercar, not free with others).</li>
<li>
The cost of child seats are NOT included (free from Silvercar, not free with others).</li>
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<p>
The results:</p>
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<p>
Finally, I took the results above and added all insurance options for all 3 companies.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
In other words, the below chart shows the final price from each company assuming the rental includes GPS, SiriusXM Radio, Roadside assistance and insurance to cover people and property - the car, the driver, the passengers, all of their stuff and other people who may be injured in an accident and all of their stuff as well.</p>
<p>
Here are the results of what I would consider to be a complete peace of mind inclusive rental where the renter has absolutely nothing to worry about in case of an accident:</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Thanksgiving-basic-car-rental-plus-inclusions-plus-insurance-price-comparison.jpg" title="Thanksgiving-basic-car-rental-plus-inclusions-plus-insurance-price-comparison.jpg"><img alt="Thanksgiving-basic-car-rental-plus-inclusions-plus-insurance-price-comparison.jpg" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Thanksgiving-basic-car-rental-plus-inclusions-plus-insurance-price-comparison.jpg" title="Thanksgiving-basic-car-rental-plus-inclusions-plus-insurance-price-comparison.jpg"></a></p>
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<p>
There's not much to say about the results. The charts speak for themselves.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
There isn't a single location where the regular price from Silvercar for their premium Audi A4 is higher than a regular Full Size from the other companies.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
In a number of cases, Silvercar is less than half the price of either Hertz or Avis. There really is nothing more to say.</p>
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<h2>
Final Thoughts</h2>
<p>
Silvercar have introduced a model that is the first truly innovative change that the self-drive car rental industry has seen in as long as I can remember.</p>
<p>
Stress points for the consumer from booking through to drop off and everything in between have been virtually eliminated.</p>
<p>
The most complained about aspects of renting a car are almost entirely removed under the Silvercar model. It makes sense that their customers seem to be thrilled with the service they are receiving from the company.</p>
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Thx <a href="https://twitter.com/silvercar">@SilverCar</a> for the <a href="https://twitter.com/Audi">@Audi</a> wheels while in Austin. Speedy service + sporty cars + smiley staff<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SilverShots?src=hash">#SilverShots</a> <a href="http://t.co/uXIF44uHYZ">pic.twitter.com/uXIF44uHYZ</a></p>
— Jim Shi (@jimshi809) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimshi809/status/646007790297706496">September 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<p>
Are there complaints against the company? I'm sure there are. Nothing goes to plan 100% of the time. I can tell you though that I monitor a variety of social media channels on a daily basis and I am yet to see a single complaint. A quick look at any other car rental companies Twitter mentions tells an entirely different story.</p>
<p>
A few questions arise about the potential long-term success of the company. They have been up and running for more than 2 years now and are still growing but how profitable or sustainable the current model is remains to be seen.</p>
<p>
As Silvercar continues to grow its brand awareness, some things may have to change.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
There is a limit to the number of cars that can operate out of a particular location. Cars have to be parked, cleaned, re-fuelled.</p>
<p>
As locations and fleet sizes hit saturation point I suspect prices will have to increase. Nothing hurts a brand more than having nothing available every time you need to rent a car because they are so popular that they are constantly fully booked.</p>
<p>
The obvious answer to this is to manage demand by increasing the price. It's clear that there is plenty of room to do this compared with what other major companies are charging for what is currently an inferior product.</p>
<p>
In the meantime, Silvercar customers are benefiting from a premium car and convenient service at an incredibly competitive price.</p>
<p>
Personally, I hope they succeed and continue with rapid expansion to new cities and airports in the US, maybe even internationally. It makes me smile that a car rental company is operating with the customer experience front and center.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
They have turned the 'squeeze every penny out of every customer' model on its head.</p>
<p>
Traditional car rental companies are clearly not competing with Silvercar on price at this stage. Are they worried? I don't know but if Silvercar continues to grow, they should be.</p>
<p>
If you've already rented with Silvercar, please share your experience in a review of the location you rented from as well as any #silvershots you may have taken during your travels.</p>
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What do you think? Would you rent with Silvercar? Where should they be opening new locations? Do the traditional car rental companies need to adapt and change or should they not be worried? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/Vad5Yc5nrQg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)NewsThu, 08 Oct 2015 07:17:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/silvercar-compared-with-avis-and-hertz-18-big-differencesHertz Leader Named to the OUTstanding & Financial Times Top 100 Leading LGBT Executives Listhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/uSHV8VdY1fw/hertz-leader-named-to-the-outstanding-financial-times-top-100-leading-lgbt-executives-list
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Brian Casebolt, Vice President of Merchandising and Ancillary Revenue at Hertz has been named at number 85 on a list of the 'Top 100 Leading LGBT Executives' globally.</p>
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Brian joined Hertz Global Holdings in October 2014 as the youngest company officer and launched the LGBT &amp; Allies Affinity Group which did not exist prior to his arrival. He currently serves as the global sponsor of the group, and has enlisted allies’ support from executive leadership. He is a former organiser of the Reaching Out MBA Conference and currently serves as a panellist, mentor and advisor to the organisation as it continues to grow. He is also actively involved with the Point Foundation which provides scholarship, mentorship and support to LGBT undergraduate and graduate students.</p>
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Below are details from the <a href="http://ir.hertz.com/2015-10-20-Hertz-Leader-Named-to-the-OUTstanding-Financial-Times-Top-100-Leading-LGBT-Executives-List" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hertz press release</a>.</p>
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Brian Casebolt, vice president of merchandising and ancillary revenue, has been recognized on the 2015 OUTstanding &amp; Financial Times Top 100 Leading LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Executives List, published today. The list recognizes inspirational role models across the globe who work tirelessly to ensure that the workplace is equally inclusive for everyone.</p>
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"We are incredibly proud to have Brian as a part of our organization and grateful for his efforts to champion a diverse, inclusive workplace at Hertz," said Eliana Zem, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Hertz Global Holdings. "Diversity is one of our cultural pillars, and we work hard to ensure it permeates the organization. Brian is a true leader in this important area for us."</p>
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Casebolt is number 85 on the list compiled by OUTstanding, a not-for-profit professional network for LGBT executives and their allies, and published in association with the Financial Times. Those on the list were nominated by peers and colleagues, and nominations were reviewed by OUTstanding's judging panel. Each person was scored on the seniority and influence of his or her role, impact on LGBT inclusion inside and outside the workplace and business achievements.</p>
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"I am humbled and honored to be recognized among the many influential business role models on this important list," said Casebolt. "Our local and global communities are strongest when we embrace diversity, and we unlock the full potential of our businesses when we are all able to live authentically. We all have a shared obligation, and I have a personal responsibility, to ensure future generations are able to continue the progress being made."</p>
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At Hertz, Casebolt will lead the LGBT &amp; Allies Employee Resource Group (ERG), which will be formed in the coming months and is a part of the company's broader employee engagement efforts. Outside of the office, he volunteers with the Point Foundation's Cornerstone Society, where he mentors and supports LGBT undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, he is a longtime supporter of Reaching Out MBA and has participated as a volunteer, conference speaker and panelist to support the organization's mission of educating and inspiring business students to impact change in the classroom and workplace.</p>
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Further information can be found at either <a href="https://www.out-standing.org/nominations/2015-role-models/2015-leading-100-lgbt-executives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OUTstanding</a> or the <a href="http://on.ft.com/1ZCRgyx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Financial Times</a>.</p>
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More than 30 million road trippers will enjoy the lowest gas prices in more than a decade when they hit the highway on this Labor Day long weekend.</p>
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It's estimated that 35.5 million US travelers will venture 50 or more miles from home this weekend. The traditional end of summer holiday weekend will see 2.6 million people flying (some of which will rent a car on arrival to continue to their final destination), 2.4 million taking a train, bus or a cruise and the rest hitting the road. This will be the highest number of Labor Day travelers since 2008 and a 1% increase from last year.</p>
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According to the <a href="http://fuelgaugereport.aaa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report</a>, the average price per gallon of fuel today in the US is $2.447 although I was lucky enough to fill up this morning in Boston for $2.249!</p>
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The chart below (thanks to AAA) shows the average price trend over the last 4 years. It's clear that 2015 has been good for the overall health of US drivers' wallets.</p>
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<a href="http://newsroom.aaa.com/2015/08/drivers-to-pay-lowest-labor-day-gas-prices-since-2004/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">According to AAA</a>, the most expensive gas is in the Pacific Northwest with all 10 of the most expensive states located on the western side of the Rocky Mountains. The most expensive state this week is Alaska at $3.40 closely followed by California at $3.35. At the other end of the scale, the cheapest state is South Carolina at just $2.02 per gallon.</p>
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The national average price today of $2.447 is a whopping 98.7 cents or 28.7% lower than a year ago.</p>
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Prices have been nose diving for the last month. In fact, the national average has dropped 1 cent since yesterday, 9.9 cents since last week and 20.5 cents since last month.</p>
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With gas prices this weekend set to be at their lowest levels since 2004, families will have a nice little bit of breathing room in their travel budgets compared with recent years.</p>
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Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at <a href="http://AAA.com/mobile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAA.com/mobile</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/jX0zxKsxw_g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)NewsWed, 02 Sep 2015 11:20:55 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/lowest-gas-prices-in-a-decade-for-labor-day-road-trippersThe Cost Of Every Toll Road In Europe And The UShttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/BeiTD2vebfE/the-cost-of-every-toll-road-in-europe-and-the-us
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Have you ever had to travel to another state or country and wondered if there were toll roads that you had to use and what they were going to cost? Here is a perfect solution from <a href="http://www.sixt.com/php/reservation/loginsec?q=yr5-3WK5GN0y30ubZt73Ls7jxzsJAKdRWgWHcYa4kh1OKSxs2h_WKQJibMC9D_Al" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sixt Rent a Car</a>.</p>
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Sixt have developed a super cool tool to help. The interactive infographic below lets you find the cost of tolls for every road, bridge, tunnel, vignette and congestion charge in the US and Europe. Every US state that has toll roads as well as every country in Europe including Russia and Kazakhstan are covered in the really quite amazing tool.</p>
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Before your next road trip, this tool will help you plan your route and prepare for the toll charges you'll encounter along the way.</p>
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="500" src="https://www.sixt.co.uk/common/html/tollroads-us-europe/index.html" title="Toll Roads Worldwide" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<a href="http://www.sixt.com/php/reservation/loginsec?q=yr5-3WK5GN0y30ubZt73Ls7jxzsJAKdRWgWHcYa4kh1OKSxs2h_WKQJibMC9D_Al" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sixt Rent a Car</a> whilst not well known in the US just yet are expanding rapidly. A family owned and operated entity based out of Pullach near Munich in Germany, Martin Sixt started the company in 1912 with 3 cars. Sixt now operates in over 100 countries at more than 2000 locations, with more than 50 locations now in the US and more opening every month it seems.</p>
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Their most recent location opening was <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sixt-rent-a-car-franchisee-opens-new-in-terminal-branch-at-charles-m-schulz-sonoma-county-airport-sts-300134393.html?utm_content=buffer94b16&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">announced last week</a>. In-terminal service is now available with Sixt from the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in California. Known for the high proportion of premium and luxury cars carried on their fleet, in particular high-end German models as you might expect, the US is expected to be the companies <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/20/idUSFWN10V04C20150820?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">second largest market in 2015</a>.</p>
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To see what Sixt have available and get a quote in any of their locations around the world <a href="http://www.sixt.com/php/reservation/loginsec?q=yr5-3WK5GN0y30ubZt73Ls7jxzsJAKdRWgWHcYa4kh1OKSxs2h_WKQJibMC9D_Al" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/BeiTD2vebfE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)SixtTue, 01 Sep 2015 07:08:24 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/the-cost-of-every-toll-road-in-europe-and-the-usHertz Dream Cars - What, Where and How Much Are They?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/WfCPtLtKEqY/hertz-dream-cars-what-where-and-how-much-are-they
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Hertz announced this week that they have added the Porsche Macan Turbo to the range of high-performance luxury options in their Dream Cars<sup>TM</sup> fleet.</p>
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Available from a number of major cities and airports in the US, Hertz customers have the opportunity to experience iconic cars and premium service when renting from the Dream Cars<sup>TM</sup> collection.&nbsp;</p>
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The Macan Turbo, with a 400 hp twin-turbo V6 engine, industry-defining PDK dual-clutch automated transmission and all-wheel drive, can seat five with luggage while rocketing to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.</p>
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In the <a href="http://ir.hertz.com/2015-07-28-Hertz-Introduces-The-Porsche-Macan-Turbo-To-Its-Dream-Cars-Collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">press release</a> on Tuesday, Tom Frese, Senior Vice President of Fleet and Procurement had this to say:</p>
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With the expansion of Hertz Dream Cars to include the turbo variant of this extremely popular, bold crossover SUV, we are bringing customers the best options available in luxury cars. Hertz is continuing to redefine the premium car rental experience, offering a truly unique selection of the finest vehicles on the planet.</p>
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Every Hertz Dream Cars<sup>TM</sup> rental includes a premier customer service experience and you are guaranteed the exact make and model that you <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7513069-11140165-1384964107000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book under the program</a>.</p>
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When you arrive at the airport, you will be met in person by a Hertz Executive Client Concierge who will take you to your car for a personal orientation. Your car willl be perfectly detailed and displayed prominently up front at the Hertz location. Delivery and pickup is also available to and from your hotel, office, home or other location.&nbsp;</p>
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The range of vehicles available in the Dream Cars<sup>TM</sup>&nbsp;collection is impressive to say the least. With the addition of the new Porsche, I thought it might a good time to provide an overview of all the cars in the collection, where they're available and the prices.</p>
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I have done my best to show the starting price per day and the locations at which each car is available. This information is not easy to find unfortunately and there is some missing. Perhaps Hertz is intentionally making it difficult to rent these? If I owned one, I'd be hesitant to let anyone else drive it!</p>
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► Texas - Houston</div>
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<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Ferrari California CV</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Ferrari-California-CV.jpg" title="Ferrari-California-CV.jpg"><img alt="Ferrari California CV" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Ferrari-California-CV.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Ferrari California CV"></a></h3>
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Price Unknown</div>
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&nbsp;</div>
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Availability Unknown</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
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<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Jaguar XJL</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Jaguar-XJL.png" title="Jaguar-XJL.png"><img alt="Jaguar XJL" class="cke-resize cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Jaguar-XJL.png" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Jaguar XJL"></a></h3>
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Starting at $355.00 per day</div>
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<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Arizona - Phoenix</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Diego Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami South Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Honolulu</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Louisiana - New Orleans</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► New York - New York City</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Oregon - Portland</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Texas - Austin</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Texas -&nbsp;Dallas Fort&nbsp;Worth</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Utah - Salt Lake City</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Washington - Seattle</div>
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<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Lamborghini Gallardo</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Lamborghini-Gallardo.jpg" title="Lamborghini-Gallardo.jpg"><img alt="Lamborghini Gallardo" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Lamborghini-Gallardo.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Lamborghini Gallardo"></a></h3>
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Price Unknown</div>
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&nbsp;</div>
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Availability Unknown</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
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<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Land Rover Range Rover Sport</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Land-Rover-Range-Rover-Sport.jpg" title="Land-Rover-Range-Rover-Sport.jpg"><img alt="Land Rover Range Rover Sport" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Land-Rover-Range-Rover-Sport.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Land Rover Range Rover Sport"></a></h3>
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Starting at $355.00 per day</div>
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<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
&nbsp;</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami South Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Honolulu</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► New York - New York City</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Utah - Salt Lake City</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Washington - Seattle</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Washington DC - Dulles Airport</div>
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<hr>
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<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Mercedes Benz&nbsp;C63 AMG</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mercedes-Benz-C63-AMG.jpg" title="Mercedes-Benz-C63-AMG.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes Benz C63 AMG" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Mercedes-Benz-C63-AMG.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Mercedes Benz C63 AMG"></a></h3>
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Starting at $250.00 per day</div>
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&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Arizona - Phoenix</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Jose</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Maui</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Texas - Austin</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Texas -&nbsp;Dallas Fort&nbsp;Worth</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Washington - Seattle</div>
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</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Mercedes Benz&nbsp;E63 AMG</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG.jpg" title="Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes Benz E63 AMG" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Mercedes-Benz-E63-AMG.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Mercedes Benz E63 AMG"></a></h3>
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Starting at $300.00 per day</div>
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<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
►&nbsp;California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Myers</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► New York - New York City</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Oregon - Portland</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Washington - Seattle</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
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</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Mercedes Benz</strong><strong>&nbsp;G550</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mercedes-Benz-G550.jpg" title="Mercedes-Benz-G550.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes Benz G550" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Mercedes-Benz-G550.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Mercedes Benz G550"></a></h3>
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Starting at $450.00 per day</div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
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<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Mercedes Benz</strong><strong>&nbsp;S550</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mercedes-Benz-S550.jpg" title="Mercedes-Benz-S550.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes Benz S550" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Mercedes-Benz-S550.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Mercedes Benz S550"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $400.00 per day</div>
<div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Arizona - Phoenix</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Jose</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Georgia - Atlanta</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Honolulu</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► New York - New York City</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Oregon - Portland</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Texas -&nbsp;Dallas Fort&nbsp;Worth</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Utah - Salt Lake City</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Washington - Seattle</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Mercedes Benz</strong><strong>&nbsp;SL550</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mercedes-Benz-SL550.jpg" title="Mercedes-Benz-SL550.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes Benz SL550" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Mercedes-Benz-SL550.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Mercedes Benz SL550"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $400.00 per day</div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Maui</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Texas - Dallas Fort Worth</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Mercedes SLS</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mercedes-SLS.jpg" title="Mercedes-SLS.jpg"><img alt="Mercedes SLS" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Mercedes-SLS.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Mercedes SLS"></a></h3>
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Price Unknown</div>
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&nbsp;</div>
<div>
Availability Unknown</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Nissan GT-R</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Nissan-GT-R.jpg" title="Nissan-GT-R.jpg"><img alt="Nissan GT-R" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Nissan-GT-R.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Nissan GT-R"></a></h3>
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Price Unknown</div>
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&nbsp;</div>
<div>
Availability Unknown</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Porsche 911</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Porsche-911.jpg" title="Porsche-911.jpg"><img alt="Porsche 911" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Porsche-911.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Porsche 911"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $450.00 per day</div>
<div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
►&nbsp;California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Diego Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami South Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Naples</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Porsche Boxter</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Porsche-Boxter.jpg" title="Porsche-Boxter.jpg"><img alt="Porsche Boxter" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Porsche-Boxter.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Porsche Boxter"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $250.00 per day</div>
<div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
►&nbsp;California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Orange County</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Diego Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami South Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Naples</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Porsche Cayenne</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Porsche-Cayenne.jpg" title="Porsche-Cayenne.jpg"><img alt="Porsche Cayenne" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Porsche-Cayenne.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Porsche Cayenne"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $300.00 per day</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
&nbsp;</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Diego Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami South Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Naples</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Georgia - Atlanta</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Honolulu</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Maui</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► North Carolina - Asheville</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Utah - Salt Lake City</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Porsche Cayman</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Porsche-Cayman.jpg" title="Porsche-Cayman.jpg"><img alt="Porsche Cayman" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Porsche-Cayman.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Porsche Cayman"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $250.00 per day</div>
<div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Diego Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami South Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Porsche Macan Turbo *NEW*</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Porsche-Macan-Turbo.jpg" title="Porsche-Macan-Turbo.jpg"><img alt="Porsche Macan Turbo" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Porsche-Macan-Turbo.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Porsche Macan Turbo"></a></h3>
<div>
Price Unknown</div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Colorado - Denver</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<strong>Porsche Panamera</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Porsche-Panamera.jpg" title="Porsche-Panamera.jpg"><img alt="Porsche Panamera" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Porsche-Panamera.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Porsche Panamera"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $355.00 per day</div>
<div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Los Angeles Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - Orange County</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Diego Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Fort Lauderdale</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Miami Airport</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Naples</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - Orlando</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Florida - West Palm Beach</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Georgia - Atlanta</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Honolulu</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Hawaii - Maui</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Nevada - Las Vegas</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Texas - Houston</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► Washington DC - Dulles Airport</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<h3>
<strong>Tesla Model S</strong></h3>
<h3 style="clear: right;">
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Tesla-Model-S.jpg" title="Tesla-Model-S.jpg"><img alt="Tesla Model S" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/a1sx2_Thumbnail1_Tesla-Model-S.jpg" style="float: right; margin-right: 0px; clear: right;" title="Tesla Model S"></a></h3>
<div>
Starting at $400.00 per day</div>
<div>
&nbsp;</div>
<div style="margin-left: 40px;">
► California - San Francisco</div>
<div style="clear:right">
<hr>
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The Dream Cars<sup>TM</sup> Collection is one of a range of specialized fleets offered by Hertz. There is also a Prestige Collection featuring a range of high-end vehicles, the Green Traveler Collection containing hybrid, electric and clean diesel cars and for a bit more excitement, the Adrenaline Collection which features head-turning, heart pumping, specialty performance versions of America's most popular muscle cars.</p>
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For more information or to book your dream ride, simply <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7513069-11140165-1384964107000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit the Hertz website.</a></p>
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Starting today, Hertz have introduced a new <a>fuel policy</a> for renters who travel less than 75 miles in total during their rental at certain locations in the US (the locations have not been disclosed that I can find).</p>
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In an email sent to Hertz Gold Club members, the new policy states:</p>
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Beginning on&nbsp;7/15/2015&nbsp;there will be a new refueling option for&nbsp;Hertz&nbsp;rentals in the United States. This Express Fuel option applies at select locations to rentals during which the entire distance driven is 75 miles or less. If you drive 75 miles or less and do not purchase gas, or purchase gas but fail to produce a receipt, a charge of $13.99 will be applied. If you drive 75 miles&nbsp;or less and produce a receipt of a fuel purchase made during your rental, the $13.99 charge will not be applied.</p>
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This "Express Fuel Option" gives renters the ability to return the car without worrying about refilling the tank for a flat fee of $13.99. For short rentals, this will be a welcome convenience for many travelers.&nbsp;</p>
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For others though it will come as an unwelcome surprise. The Express Fuel option is just that, an option, if you have read and clearly understood the fine print. I am waiting for the <a>complaints to pour in</a> about the receipt requirement.</p>
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It has never been an official policy of any car rental company to require a receipt to prove that a rental car has been refueled prior to return until now. I have recommended keeping fuel receipts in the past as evidence in case you have to dispute a surprise charge on your credit card for missing fuel after the rental is over. Hertz is now obliging renters to produce receipts to avoid the $13.99 charge. It's no longer a recommendation, it's a requirement.</p>
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I have created an infographic covering <a>4 easy steps to avoid car rental fuel charges</a> that applies to all rentals but will also help with this new Hertz policy.</p>
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Regular renters who are accustomed to refueling just before dropping off the car are likely to be surprised by the new charge if they haven't kept the receipt which few do. This is arguably just the latest in a long list of car rental gotchas designed to increase revenue.</p>
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Is the $13.99 charge worth it? I did the math using the national average fuel price today of $2.77 per gallon, a Chevy Impala at 18MPG city driving fuel estimate and the maximum 75-mile limit outlined in the new policy.&nbsp;</p>
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Using these assumptions, 4.17 gallons of fuel would be used, a total value of $11.54. Paying Hertz $2.45 for the convenience of not having to refuel seems fair enough in this case.&nbsp;</p>
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Important to note however that most rentals subject to the new terms will cover less than 75 miles and be in smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. This will increase Hertz' cut substantially, reducing the value to consumers. If I assume that Hertz makes on average $5 on this policy from each&nbsp;renter, that increases the daily rate of renting a car quite a lot, far from clear to a customer up front when making their booking based on the daily rental rate.</p>
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The other thing that people forget about are all the taxes and fees that are added on, particularly at airport locations. These are applied to all charges on a car rental and this $13.99 fee will be no different. At many airports, these can add up to more than 25% so the $14 charge could actually set you back $17.50 or more.</p>
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The worst case scenario will be for a customer who refuels the car but doesn't keep the receipt. Not only will they pay for the fuel and return the car full, they'll also have an extra $13.99 plus tax automatically added to their bill per the terms of the contract. Gotcha!</p>
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It begs the question...what happens when a customer puts $1 of fuel in the car just before returning it and produces the receipt. Per the wording in the contract, the charge won't apply. Who's going to be the first to try this I wonder?</p>
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It will be interesting to see if Hertz agents make the terms of new policy clear to customers when they pick up the car. If you rent with Hertz from today on, I would love to hear whether or not you were informed that you had to keep your fuel receipts and produce them at the end of the rental. Please let me know in the comments.</p>
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The new fuel policy will be good for some, a convenience worth paying a bit extra for to avoid having to take the time to find a gas station and refill the tank just before handing over the car. If you want to save some money, refill the car yourself and make sure that you keep your fuel receipts from now on to avoid the double whammy.</p>
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Avis announced last week that they have started taking delivery of a bunch of new cars ready for summer rentals. The new fleet will be available from BC to Newfoundland and everywhere in between.&nbsp;</p>
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The cars are brand new off the truck and ready to take renters on their next travel adventure. Here are just a few of the new options that Avis have available to rent.</p>
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<span style="clear:left">A distinctive sport luxury sedan featuring all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter bi-turbo engine with 329 horsepower and seven-speed automatic transmission, with on-board navigation, a panoramic sunroof, 14-way power adjustable leather seats, and genuine Mercedes AMG styling and 18" AMG twin five-spoke wheels.</span></p>
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In the <a href="http://ir.avisbudgetgroup.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=920342" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">announcement from Avis</a>, William Boxburger, VP and General Manager of Canadian Operations had this to say:</p>
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When summer comes, Canadians and visitors alike want to get out on the open road and take in our majestic scenery and vistas, and enjoy the ride in comfort and style. Avis Canada has a variety of outstanding vehicles including some of the most in-demand brands in the world. If you've never experienced the sensation of driving one of these superior automobiles, now's the time to visit Avis and see how much fun you're missing."</p>
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Ryanair announced this morning of notification by Hertz that their exclusive partnership to provide car rental services to Ryanair customers was being terminated effective immediately (12:00pm GMT July 2nd). The screenshot above shows the message that Ryanair customers who try to book a car through their website are seeing as of now.&nbsp;</p>
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Hertz is blaming breach of contract due to Ryanair's agreement with GDS distribution companies which Ryanair says has been in place since April 2014.</p>
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GDS systems allow customers to book Ryanair flights through third parties, bypassing Ryanair's website and thus cutting Hertz out of the chance to attract a car hire booking. Hertz services were heavily promoted on the Ryanair website, particularly at the end of the flight booking process. Until April 2014, the only way to book a Ryanair flight was on their own website which exposed every client to Hertz.</p>
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Michael O'Leary, Ryanair Chief Executive said in a <a href="http://corporate.ryanair.com/news/news/150702-ryanair-announce-hertz-have-ended-their-exclusive-car-hire-supply-agreement-with-immediate-effect/?market=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">statement</a>:</p>
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We regret Hertz's decision to end our car hire agreement at such short notice today, at a time that will cause maximum inconvenience to our customers during the peak travel period. We have had a long and successful partnership with Hertz, and it's a pity that this has ended in such an unfortunate and untimely manner.</p>
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We have instructed our lawyers to issue proceedings against Hertz for breach of contract. In the meantime we look forward to entering into discussions with other car hire suppliers who wish to offer their services to Ryanair's largest European customer base (100m passengers p.a.) via Europe's largest travel website www.Ryanair.com.</p>
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We apologise sincerely to our customers for the absence of any car services on the Ryanair website from 13:00hrs today, however this decision has regrettably been forced upon us by Hertz's short notice this morning. We hope it will not cause too much inconvenience to our customers while we take a few months to identify and agree a suitable replacement provider who wishes to partner with Ryanair during the coming 5 year period of rapid traffic growth for Europe's lowest fare airline.</p>
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Since we expect that any losses arising from this interruption to our car hir services will be recovered from our legal proceedings against Hertz, we do not expect this interruption to have a material impact on current earnings.&nbsp;</p>
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Even if Ryanair is successful in their action to recover damages from Hertz, in the short term this will be very painful for the airline. Car hire has always been a lucrative&nbsp;source of revenue for the company. Having the plug pulled on them right at the start of peak travel season will not only be an inconvenience to their customers but a hefty hit to revenue until a suitable replacement and technology solution can be implemented.&nbsp;</p>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">It didn't take long for Hertz to respond to Conan O'Brien calling them out on his late night show for an obvious pricing error on their US website that no-one would admit was an error.&nbsp;</span></p>
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On his show on Monday night, Conan introduced a new segment inspired by an experience that Executive Producer Jeff Ross had encountered with Hertz. In case you missed it, here is Monday's <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/hertz-error-inspires-new-segment-on-conan" target="_blank">Ross Wronged video.</a></p>
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It all started when Ross was quoted $8799.89 for a one-day car rental in Florida as seen in the image below. Including all the taxes and fees, $20,997.50 for the day. He called, emailed and tweeted Hertz to try to book a car at a reasonable price but to no avail. No-one would even admit that the price shown was an error.</p>
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It didn't take long for Hertz to contact Mr Ross on Tuesday after Monday night's shellacking. Conan starts...</p>
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OK, well as predicted, it was extremely effective. This morning, Hertz' Senior Director of Customer Service contacted Jeff, informed him that they've now changed the day rate for the Impala from $8,799.89 to $114.40. Yes. A 98.7% reduction. Good work Hertz. You came through Hertz and I'm proud of you.</p>
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Yesterday I called for Hertz to go one step further. Jeff says that he has been a Hertz Gold Club member for more than 10 years and has rented hundreds of cars from the company.&nbsp;</p>
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I think it would be a nice gesture for Hertz to upgrade Jeff's loyalty club status to <a href="https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/emember/join/overview.do?learnMore=presidentsCircle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Presidents Circle</a>. It doesn't seem like much to ask considering the loyalty that Jeff has shown to the company, the inconvenience he experienced just trying to rent another Hertz car and the time he spent to let the company know about their mistake. Had he not, who knows how much business Hertz would have lost to other companies before the rate was corrected?</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/fo_TcFFJZ1I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)NewsWed, 24 Jun 2015 10:55:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/conan-gets-resolution-from-hertz-for-pricing-errorHertz Error Inspires New Segment On Conanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/rshNCXogRH4/hertz-error-inspires-new-segment-on-conan
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">An unfortunate pricing error on Hertz' US website has inspired a new segment on Conan O'Briens late night show on TBS.&nbsp;</span></p>
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It seems that the show's Executive Producer Jeff Ross, a self-professed long-time repeat client of Hertz and a Hertz Gold Plus member for more than 10 years, recently tried to rent a car for a trip to Florida. When checking the price for a one-day rental of a Premium size car (by the way Hertz, since when is a Chevrolet Impala a Premium car?), this is what he was quoted.</p>
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Yes that's right, $8799.89 for a one-day rental on the weekend (which is typically discounted). Including all the taxes and fees, $20,997.50 for the day. Obviously an error unless Hertz stopped renting and started selling cars when none of us were looking.</p>
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As you would, Jeff called Hertz to book since the price shown on the website was clearly a mistake.</p>
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I called, nobody could help me. Everybody said that's the price. I tweeted them and I got a few people to say 'yeah, it seems a little high but that's what the computer says'.</p>
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No-one would admit that there was a mistake. Now Conan has poked fun at the car rental giant on his show, launching a new segment entitled <strong>ROSS WRONGED</strong>.</p>
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Listen up Hertz. I'm demanding you admit that this Chevy Impala should not and could not cost almost $9,000 a day. Now either, admit you made a mistake or everyone in America will be asking you this question: C'mon Hertz - Why you gotta play me like that!</p>
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As the old saying goes, any publicity is good publicity. I have a suggestion for Hertz. How about you upgrade Jeff to Presidents Circle status. That would be sure to get a follow up from Conan.&nbsp;</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/rshNCXogRH4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)NewsTue, 23 Jun 2015 09:55:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/hertz-error-inspires-new-segment-on-conanAlamo Offering Monster Truck Rentalshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/E-7KuhxF3zM/alamo-offering-monster-truck-rentals
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<span style="font-size:16px;">In an <a href="http://www.enterpriseholdings.com/press-room/alamo-to-provide-monster-truck-rentals.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official video press release</a> today, Alamo Car Rental has announced the availability of monster trucks in their fleet "in response to customer demand for more adventurous and off-road-ready vehicle options".</span></p>
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With vehicles featuring 66-inch tires and supercharged V8 engines, the Alamo Monster Truck Program allows families to explore even the most remote locations for their off-road adventures. Towering 12 feet high and weighing in at 10,000 pounds, the trucks will be available with rates starting at $650 per day. Weekly rates are also available on request.</p>
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According to Rob Connors, assistant vice president of brand marketing for Alamo, "Our more adventurous customers are looking for vehicles that will get their adrenaline pumping when they travel. The Alamo Monster Truck Program is our way of providing truly monstrous experiences to vacationers looking for an extraordinary memory."</p>
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The trucks will apparently come equipped with 4 standard helmets and seat harnesses. In the true spirit of car rental however, you can pay extra for upgrades to super helmets that have cameras attached to capture the fun. Oh yes, and more again for GPS to find those way out places to make the most of the ride.&nbsp;</p>
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It seems that in the normally extremely boring car rental world, Alamo at least have a sense of humor on this April Fool's Day. Management have all played along with deadpan presentations and quotes in the video from Rob Kessler, assistant VP of employee communications, Adam Tracy, strategic partnership manager and Yona Spiegelglass, brand publicity director. Two actual monster truck drivers, Josh Gibson and Darron Schnell are also featured.</p>
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I have to wonder if Alamo will remove the clause in their contracts forbidding their vehicles to be driven off road.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/E-7KuhxF3zM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)NewsWed, 01 Apr 2015 07:55:56 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/alamo-offering-monster-truck-rentalsCover Quote Of The Weekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/XNc3WSK8R3g/cover-quote-of-the-week
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/LinkedIn-032915.png" title="LinkedIn-032915.png"><img alt="The choice to have a great attitude is something that nobody or no circumstance can take from you" longdesc="The choice to have a great attitude is something that nobody or no circumstance can take from you" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/LinkedIn-032915.png" style="float: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="LinkedIn-032915.png"></a>The Cover Quote of the Week-ish is out - <strong>"Be the reason someone smiles today."</strong> - Zig Ziglar.&nbsp;</p>
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This is not the first time that we have featured a quote from Zig and probably won't be the last. Hilary Hinton "Zig" Ziglar (November 6, 1926&nbsp;– November 28, 2012) was a distinguished American author, salesman, and motivational speaker. He published a large number of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zig-Ziglar/e/B000AP7VIY/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=IN7LGVX4EFB6ACH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books and audio recordings</a>&nbsp;during his lifetime.</p>
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Every week (or so) we publish a new "Cover Quote of the Week". We select an inspirational or funny quote about the importance of customer service to companies and publish them as part of the cover or background images on all of our social media pages.</p>
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Would you like to have your own original quote featured as our Cover Quote of the Week? If you have created something inspiring or amusing around the theme of customer service or car rental or travel in general, post it in the comments here or on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RentalCarReviews" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://google.com/+rentalcarreviews" target="_blank">Google+ page</a> and you might see your name up in lights on all of our social medial channels.</p>
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To see what they look like or to keep up with what we're up to, you can get to each of them using the links below.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 20px;">Friday March 13th, 2014</strong></h3>
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<strong>"Be the reason someone smiles today."</strong>&nbsp;- Could have been anyone.&nbsp;</p>
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This simple thought is especially for the tens of thousands of rental agents and car park attendants out there who serve the millions of us who rent cars around the world.</p>
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Renting a car sounds simple but as you know it can be very complicated and stressful especially for first timers. Other than a website or maybe a person on the phone, you are the faces and personalities that we have virtually all of our interaction with when renting with your company.</p>
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You are the only ones who really influence the experience that we have with your company. We may have just come off a long flight, stood in line at immigration for an hour or more, had the airline lose some of our luggage or have been involved in an accident in our own car. Our kids are tired and fussy, out better half is cranky and trying to herd 6 bags, 3 kids and a stroller and the line has been longer than we had hoped.</p>
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All we need is a smile, be friendly and understanding and don't try to scare us with what might happen. We know it's your job to encourage us to buy extras at the counter and we're happy to pay for what we need. We want to be protected and are often OK paying for peace of mind insurance or a GPS or portable DVD player for the kids to make our journey that little bit easier and more comfortable. Scare tactics don't put us at ease or leave a good impression of your company. Neither does the look on your face and the attitude we sometimes see when we decline the extras or we ask for that tiny scratch on the bumper to be noted on the rental agreement before we leave the car park.&nbsp;</p>
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Be kind to us. That's all we ask. If we leave your counter or car park with a smile on our face we might be encouraged to&nbsp;<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/how-to-submit-a-review-on-rental-car-reviews" target="_blank">write a nice review</a>&nbsp;of you and your location. You can even ask us to. Leave us with a smile and you might receive one in return, like Adam at Avis in Bedford Massachusetts would have had when he saw the personal thank that a customer left for him in&nbsp;<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ma/avis-car-rental-bedford-hanscom-field-airport-bed-massachusetts-usa" target="_blank">this review</a>&nbsp;that we promoted on our homepage and published on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. It even garnered the attention of management at Avis as you can see below.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 20px;">Tuesday February 24th, 2014</strong></h3>
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<strong>"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning."</strong>&nbsp;- Bill Gates.&nbsp;</p>
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What can I say about Bill Gates that you don't already know. Not much. So instead of the usual setup, I'll give you a few facts and figures about the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gatesfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation</a>.</p>
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Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann and Co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.</p>
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The foundation supports grantees in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the US in addition to supporting work in more than 100 countries around the world. Since inception, total grant payments exceed $31 billion.</p>
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To learn more, check out the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gatesfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">organizations website</a>, like them on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/billmelindagatesfoundation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, follow them on&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/gatesfoundation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;or subscribe to updates on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/GatesFoundation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 20px;">Monday December 22nd, 2014</strong></h3>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/LinkedIn-122214.png" title="LinkedIn-122214.png"><img alt="Cover Quote Of The Week - Jerry Fritz" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/LinkedIn-122214.png" style="float: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Cover Quote Of The Week - Jerry Fritz"></a></p>
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<strong>"You'll never have a price or product advantage again. They can be easily duplicated, but a strong customer service culture can't be copied."</strong>&nbsp;- Jerry Fritz.</p>
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Jerry Fritz is a professional speaker and trainer from Colorado. He has conducted training on topics including culture change, management and supervision, and sales and how they impact the customer experience. He is also a contributing author to a number of books including&nbsp;<a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Celebrate-Selling-Consultative-Relationship-Rick-Crandall/dp/1890777048/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;keywords=Celebrate%20Selling%20the%20Consultative%20Relationship%20Way&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1419301202&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=XGZRPVGGKIX7QFEB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celebrate Selling the Consultative Relationship Way</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Customer-Service-Practices-Leaders/dp/0471642320/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;keywords=Breakthrough%20Customer%20Service&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1419301294&amp;sr=8-8&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=WKBEHJOSI3FYOHKT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakthrough Customer Service</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Best-Practices-Customer-Service-Zemke/dp/0814470289/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;keywords=Best%20Practices%20in%20Customer%20Service&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1419301743&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=IIEWIE2G3U3DMHND" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Practices in Customer Service</a>,<a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Success-Team-Effort-Doug-Smart/dp/0965889378/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;keywords=Success%20Is%20A%20Team%20Effort&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1419301891&amp;sr=8-2&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=EH3PUCUKV2BFWBBW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;Success Is A Team Effort</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Sizzling-Customer-Service-Doug-Smart/dp/0965889343/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;keywords=Sizzling%20Customer%20Service&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1419302363&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=UQDUZGWYCEXA6P47" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sizzling Customer Service</a>.</p>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">To learn more about Jerry, you can find him on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jerry-fritz/9/889/291" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</span></p>
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<strong style="font-size: 20px;">Monday December 15th, 2014</strong></h3>
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<strong>"The customer's perception is your reality."</strong>&nbsp;- Kate Zabriskie.</p>
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Kate Zabriskie is a veteran of the learning and development industry and is the Founder, President and CEO of Business Training Works, Inc. Kate has designed over 60 training programs and is the author of several books.</p>
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To learn more about Kate, you can find her on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/kate-zabriskie/0/353/a4b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.google.com/b/112971504230823948924/112761152332185991848/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a>. You might also be interested in checking out&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kate-Zabriskie/e/B002ECHKIW/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=OKSAIDYQY4V5D7BC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate's books</a>.</p>
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<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Monday December 8th, 2014</strong></span></h3>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/LinkedIn-120814.png" title="LinkedIn-120814.png"><img alt="Cover Quote of the Week December 1st 2014" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/LinkedIn-120814.png" style="float: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="Cover Quote of the Week December 1st 2014"></a></p>
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<strong>"Customers don't care about your policy. They car about action."</strong> - Flavio Martins.</p>
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Flavio Martins is the VP of operations at DigiCert, Inc. "I love blogging about customer service, and you can see me blogging regularly on <a href="http://winthecustomer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://winthecustomer.com</a> or on <a href="http://blog.digicert.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.digicert.com</a>. I'm also an Atlanta Braves fanatic.&nbsp;Customer Service Is Not a Strategy. It's the New Reality. Marketing gets the customers, but customer service and experience keeps the customers coming back."</p>
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Flavio has earned a number of Service Industry Awards:</p>
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Huffington Post Top 100 Customer Experience Leader</li>
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ICMI Top 50 Contact Center Leader</li>
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Frontleaf Top Influencer in Customer Success</li>
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SAP Top 60 Customer Experience Influencer</li>
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Mindtouch Top 50 Most Active Influencers in #CX</li>
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Callcentre.co.uk Top Customer Service Leader</li>
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You can learn more about Flavio via his social media activities on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/flaviomartins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/flavmartins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://plus.google.com/+FlavioMartins1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p>
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<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Monday December 1st, 2014</strong></span></h3>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/CQOW-120114.png" title="CQOW-120114.png"><img alt="Cover Quote of the Week December 1st 2014" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/CQOW-120114.png" style="float: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="CQOW-120114.png"></a><strong>"Whether you are big or small, you cannot give good customer service if your employees don't feel good about coming to work."</strong>&nbsp;- Martin Oliver.</p>
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<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Monday November 24th, 2014</strong></span></h3>
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<strong>"Profit in business comes from repeat customers; customers that boast about your product and service, and that bring friends with them."</strong> - W. Edwards Deming.</p>
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<span>William Edwards Deming was an American engineer, statistician, professor, author, lecturer, and management consultant. He died in 1993 at the age of 93 shortly after founding the <a href="https://www.deming.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">W. Edwards Deming Institute</a>. An extensive range of his <a href="http://www.amazon.com/W.-Edwards-Deming/e/B000APR1PW/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;qid=1416688779&amp;sr=1-1&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=ULZUCOGLT6BTX3BE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">published works</a> are available at Amazon.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Saturday November 15th, 2014</strong></span></h3>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Facebook-111514_20141122-201633_1.png" title="Facebook-111514_20141122-201633_1.png"><img alt="Cover Quote Of The Week November 15, 2014" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Facebook-111514_20141122-201633_1.png" style="float: left; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0;" title=""></a></p>
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<strong>"Every contact we have with a customer influences whether or not they’ll come back. We have to be great every time or we’ll lose them."</strong> - Kevin Stirtz.</p>
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Kevin Stirtz is <span>a Digital Marketing Expert for FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business. He has authored the 2 books below and blogs about business, leadership, marketing and SEO at <a href="http://www.kevinstirtz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevinstirt.com.</a></span></p>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441446761/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1441446761&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=EWGXT36JJY6CVBY5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Loyal Customers: 21 Real World Lessons To Keep Your Customers Coming Back</a> - 2008</p>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1411663500/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1411663500&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=EMYXM5ZSCRWOJ7NR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing For Smart People</a> - 2006</p>
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<span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Saturday November 8th, 2014</strong></span></h3>
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<strong>"Statistics suggest that when customers complain, business owners and managers ought to get excited about it. The complaining customer represents a huge opportunity for more business. </strong>- Zig Ziglar.</p>
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Hilary Hinton "Zig" Ziglar (November 6, 1926&nbsp;– November 28, 2012) was a distinguished American author, salesman, and motivational speaker. He published a large number of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zig-Ziglar/e/B000AP7VIY/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=rencarrev-20&amp;linkId=IN7LGVX4EFB6ACH6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books and audio recordings</a> during his lifetime.</p>
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&nbsp;</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/XNc3WSK8R3g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Cover QuotesSat, 22 Nov 2014 12:34:09 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/cover-quote-of-the-weekGuide to Driving In South Africahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/_pALDhKjO50/guide-to-driving-in-south-africa
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Renting or hiring a car is a readily available choice in <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/south-africa" target="_self">South Africa</a>. Most major car rental companies have branches at the main airports and in the cities. South Africa boasts a well maintained road infrastructure unlike many African countries, so traveling by rental car allows for increased flexibility and freedom particularly considering the vast distances between some destinations.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 18px;">South African Rules of the Road</strong></p>
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<strong>Driving:</strong> South Africans drive on the left hand side of the road and pass on the right.</p>
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<strong>Cars:</strong> All cars are right hand drive – the steering wheel is on the right hand side of the car, gear shift is operated with the left hand.</p>
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<strong>Road signs:</strong> All signs are in English and speed limits and distance are displayed in kilometres (not miles). For reference, 1 mile = 1.61km / 1km = 0.62 miles.</p>
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<strong>Speed Limits (general rules):</strong></p>
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1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 120km/h (approximately 75mph) on National highways, urban freeways and some other major routes.</p>
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2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 100km/h (approximately 62mph) on secondary and rural roads.</p>
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3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60km/h (approximately 37mph) in towns and cities unless otherwise marked.</p>
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<strong>Seatbelts:</strong> Use of seatbelts is compulsory for the driver and all passengers.</p>
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<strong>Mobile Phones:</strong> Driving and using a mobile phone is illegal and will be met with a hefty fine unless you are using a hands free device.</p>
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<strong>Tolls/E-Tolls: </strong>There are toll roads in South Africa and as recently as a few weeks ago the rules changed as to how authorities will collect tolls moving forward. It is as yet unclear as to how the Car Rental companies will handle the new rules, it is imperative that you check with your Rental Car company when you book. We will provide more information per company as their procedures come to light.</p>
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<strong>Blood Alcohol Limit:</strong> Currently the blood alcohol limit in South Africa is 0.05g/100ml. As always however, it is recommended to avoid alcohol entirely if you plan to drive.</p>
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<strong>Accidents:</strong> Always report traffic incidents to the police immediately.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 18px;">General Car Rental Guidelines for South Africa</strong></p>
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<strong>Drivers License:</strong> A valid drivers license is required, and it must have the driver’s photograph and signature. If a license is non-English, an International drivers license will also be required however some Car Rental companies MAY require an International Drivers License from all holders of a foreign license even if it is in English. Always double check with your Rental Car company prior to departure.</p>
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In general the renter must have had his or her license for at least 5 years. Some companies may allow less experienced drivers to rent or be additional drivers usually for an additional fee and/or with the purchase of additional insurance.</p>
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Additional drivers must be identified and provide licenses when the car is rented.</p>
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Cars can usually be picked up at one branch and dropped at another, additional fees may apply.</p>
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Car rental agencies generally accept all major credit cards.</p>
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It is wise to purchase maximum insurance for your car.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 18px;">General Safety Advice</strong></p>
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South Africa has a high rate of car accidents so be sure to drive defensively and be aware. Watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, aggressive taxi/bus drivers, livestock, and wild animals particularly when driving in rural areas.</p>
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Never feed wild animals – not only is it dangerous, it will incur a heavy fine.</p>
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Do not stop to pick up hitchhikers or assist cars pulled over.</p>
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Keep your doors locked and windows up when driving in towns and cities.</p>
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Never leave valuables visible in a parked car. Always lock your doors.</p>
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Be sure to review procedures and paperwork pertaining to accidents/roadside assistance from the car rental company.</p>
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Green Motion Car Rental in Jordan are offering their customers a 15% discount coupon to apply to a future rental in return for feedback on their vehicles and service. All customers need to do is to <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/how-to-submit-a-review-on-rental-car-reviews" target="_blank">write a Verified Renter Review</a> on Rental Car Reviews for any of their locations in Jordan. Once a review is approved and verified, the customer will receive the coupon via a private message on RentalCarReviews.com.</p>
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The Green Motion Car Rental Franchise in the Middle East is operated by Sadeen Rent a Car who for 11 years have been providing car rental services to Jordanian residents and travelers from around the world in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Currently there are 2 locations in Jordan that are awaiting your reviews:</p>
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/jordan/green-motion-car-rental-amman-queen-alia-international-airport-amm-jordan" target="_blank">Queen Alia International Airport.</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/jordan/green-motion-car-rental-amman-sadeen-hotel-jordan" target="_blank">Amman Downtown at the Sadeen Hotel and Suites.</a></span></li>
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According to Suhail Ibrahim, Sales and Operations Manager, the team at Green Motion Jordan operate under a clear set of core principles.</p>
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We live by a simple yet powerful set of values at Sadeen Rent a Car/Green Motion Jordan, This our company's cultural compass, this is what we hold ourselves accountable to everyday.</p>
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To offer the lowest CO2 emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for the provision of rent-a-car services.</li>
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To provide an environmentally focused rental service at a highly competitive price.</li>
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Our brand is the most valuable thing we own.</li>
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Personal honesty and integrity are the foundation of our success.</li>
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Our doors are open.</li>
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Customer service is our way of life.</li>
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We work hard and we reward hard work.</li>
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Great things happen when we listen to our customers and to each other.</li>
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Sadeen Rent a Car/Green Motion Car Rental is a fun and friendly place where team work rules.</li>
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Green Motion claim to operate the largest fleet of rental cars in Jordan including everything from Economy to Premium and Luxury vehicles, mini vans and SUV/4x4's. Their current list of clients includes the US Embassy, Van Oord, Alcatel-Lucent and Lloyds Bank and many others.</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 18px;">Why are our reviews different?</strong></h2>
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Writing a review on RentalCarReviews.com is slightly different to any other site that we know of who provide reviews for Car Hire and Car Rental. Let me explain how our site is set up, why it was done this way and what steps you need to take to write a review.</p>
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We ask for reviews of individual locations to provide greater clarity for future renters and for the car rental companies being reviewed. We currently have over 23,000 locations globally available to be reviewed.</p>
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What this means that when you submit a review on RentalCarReviews.com, you are not writing one (for example) for Avis, or for Avis <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa">USA</a> or even for Avis <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl">Florida</a>. You are writing a review for the <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/avis-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">Avis location at Orlando Airport</a> specifically.</p>
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Why have we set it up this way?</p>
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Not all locations are the same. Hertz might be fantastic at <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/uk/tag/basiclocationname/london-heathrow-airport-lhr-england-uk">London Heathrow Airport</a> but understaffed with long wait times and agitated staff at <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/uk/tag/basiclocationname/edinburgh-airport-edi-scotland-uk">Edinburgh Airport</a>. Therefore you might find by reading the reviews that Hertz is a good options for you at Heathrow however if you are flying to Edinburgh, you may find that you would be more comfortable and confident booking your car rental with a different company at that particular location.</p>
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By the same token, Budget Car Rental (again just for example - could be any brand) don’t necessarily provide the same quality of cars, locations and service in one country as they do in another. For virtually all of the major brands, the vast majority of countries that they operate in are actually franchisee operations, they are not owned or directly operated by the parent company. This doesn't mean that they are bad, I know of countries where it could be argued that the franchisee actually runs a more professional and consistent service than the brand that they represent. Either way, location level reviews provide renters with complete clarity.</p>
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In addition, we display both Verified Renter Reviews and Unverified Renter Reviews. More on this later.</p>
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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>A Step by Step Guide</strong></span></h2>
<p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Hertz-Barcelona-search.png" title="Hertz-Barcelona-search.png"><img alt="Hertz Barcelona Search Example" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Hertz-Barcelona-search.png" style="float: right; margin-right: 0;" title=""></a>The first step is to find the location that you want to review. The easiest way to do this is from our <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/">Home page</a>.</p>
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In the search box under “Begin Your Journey Here” (shown right), simply type the brand/company that you rented with and the city or airport. For example, you could type Hertz Barcelona, Avis London Heathrow or Goldcar Mallorca. A list of locations matching your query will appear and you can select the correct one.</p>
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Alternatively, you can <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/map-search">search on a map</a> for a city or address and find the relevant location using that method if you wish.</p>
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Once on the location page, simply click on the “Write Review” button and away you go.</p>
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You will be asked to enter your name, a username on the site (this is the name that will be displayed with your review) and your email address. We respect your privacy and will not rent or sell your email address. Once you have submitted your review, you will receive a welcome email from us and activation link to activate your account. There are a number of features available once you activate your account.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Boston-Map.png" title="Boston-Map.png"><img alt="Boston Map" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Boston-Map.png" style="float: right; margin-right: 0;" title=""></a>Most importantly, the owner of the car rental location can reply to your review either publicly on the site or they have the ability to send you a private message if they wish (this is through the sites messaging system - they do not have access to your email address or any other details other than what you included in your review). You can then respond again either publicly or privately if you wish. You will also be able to add comments throughout the site and ask and answer questions in the dediciated Car Rental Forum.</p>
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Next, enter a Title for your review. Something short and descriptive works best. For example "Great Car", "Hard Up-Sell", "Fantastic Staff" or "Old Cars".</p>
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Next we ask for you to rate 5 different quality elements on a 5 star scale as follows:</p>
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<strong>Miles/Kilometres on Pickup</strong> – this highlights the quality/age of the car you were given. Low miles = new car = high rating, high miles = old car = low rating. We provide a guide on how to rate this criteria as follows:</li>
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0 --&gt; 10,000 miles/km = 5 stars</li>
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10,001 --&gt; 20,000 = 4.5 stars</li>
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20,001 --&gt; 30,000 = 4 stars</li>
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30,001 --&gt; 40,000 = 3.5 stars</li>
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40,001 --&gt; 50,000 = 3 stars</li>
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50,001 --&gt; 60,000 = 2.5 stars</li>
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60,001 --&gt; 70,000 = 2 stars</li>
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70,001 --&gt; 80,000 = 1.5 stars</li>
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80,001 --&gt; 90,000 = 1 star</li>
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90,001 + = 0.5 stars</li>
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2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Location Convenience</strong> – Some ideas of what to consider when rating this section:</p>
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Was the location easy to find to pick up your car?</li>
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Was it easy to find to return the car?</li>
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Did you have to walk a long way to the location?</li>
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Was the desk far away from where the car was parked?</li>
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Was there a shuttle bus to the location and if so, was it regular and easy to find and use or did you need to jump through hoops, for example call them when you arrived at the airport so that they could come and pick you up?</li>
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3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Staff / Quality of Service</strong> – consider:</p>
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Friendliness.</li>
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Professionalism.</li>
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Knowledge.</li>
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Hard sell of extra items like additional insurance / deceptive practices.</li>
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General attitude towards you and other customers.</li>
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Language skills if renting in a foreign country.</li>
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4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Vehicle Condition – Outside</strong> - consider:</p>
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Overall body condition – scratches and dents.</li>
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Safety issues – tyre wear, loose parts, broken lights for example.</li>
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Cleanliness.</li>
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5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Vehicle Condition – Inside</strong> – consider:</p>
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Cleanliness.</li>
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General condition – upholstery for example.</li>
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Odor – was it unpleasant, for example smelled of cigarette smoke.</li>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Review-Form.png" title="Review-Form.png"><img alt="Review Form" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Review-Form.png" style="float: right; margin-right: 0;" title=""></a>Next type any comments that you wish to make about the rental experience and select an option (Yes, No or Neutral) as to whether you would recommend this company at this location to future renters.</p>
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We also provide an optional section where you can name individual staff and write a comment outlining how they went out of their way to help you or alternatively, how they treated you poorly.</p>
<p>
In my opinion this is the most important element of any review. When it comes down to it, at major locations like airports you will usually find a number of companies all in the same location with the same cars. What sets one company apart from the others is the quality of their staff.</p>
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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Connecting You with your Car Rental Company</strong></span></h2>
<p>
Staff at Car Rental locations are the unsung heroes or villains that have the ability to make your car hire experience either fantastic or awful. The problem is that you don’t know before booking which companies have helpful staff and which ones don’t.</p>
<p>
Now you will be able to see how the staff from different companies at the same location treat their customers before you book. Companies with staff who are rude or pushy when it comes to selling you additional products like insurance for example will be clear for all to see as will those companies with great people. RentalCarReviews.com provides a platform where you as their customer can thank them publicly.</p>
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It is incredibly empowering for counter or car park staff to see their name up in lights for providing great service and it encourages others to emulate the service level.</p>
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Our hope is that service over time will improve for everyone now that there is a place for transparency over how car rental customers are treated by different companies.</p>
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We offer the Station Manager or other brand representative access to our site as the owner of their location/s free of charge. The second that you submit a review, the location owner is notified via email providing them with the opportunity to respond to you.</p>
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The last key difference between us and other review sites that I would like you to be aware of is the difference between a Verified and an Un Verified Renter Review.</p>
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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Have your review listed as a Verified Renter Review</strong></span></h2>
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All reviews are Unverified by default when they are submitted. They will always be shown on RentalCarReviews.com however they do not carry the same weight as Verified Renter Reviews.</p>
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To have your review listed as a Verified Renter Review, we ask that you provide us with some proof that your rental actually took place. We have tried to make the verification process as easy for you as we can whilst ensuring your privacy.</p>
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You have a number of options relating to documents that you can email to us to verify your rental. <strong>Anything that you send us is used only to verify that your rental took place by our staff, it will never be displayed publicly on RentalCarReviews.com and will not be shared with your car rental company.</strong> If they wish to contact you to follow up on your review, they can do so as outlined above. It is then up to you whether you would like to respond or send them further information if requested.</p>
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To have your review Verified, simply email one of the documents below to us at <span id="cloakf917d4691468c2fe4647047e027b9f20">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.</span><script type='text/javascript'>
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Forward the email confirmation that you received from the rental company when you originally booked your car.</li>
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Take a photo (with your smart phone for example) of your rental contract and email it to us.</li>
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Take a photo of your return receipt (you should get one of these when you return the car) and email it to us.</li>
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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>From us to you - Thank You</strong></span></h2>
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Thanks for taking the time to read this and for considering writing a review. We appreciate it a great deal as will future renters searching for advice and information about their car rental options.</p>
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Believe it or not, the Car Rental companies will also thank you – they crave feedback as it allows them to identify areas where improvement is required and to respond to problems. It also provides them with valuable insight that they have a hard time getting otherwise, allowing them to reward the staff members who are truly brand ambassadors, those who go above and beyond to assist the customers of their company.</p>
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The more customers who donate a few minutes of their time to provide honest feedback through RentalCarReviews.com, the greater the chance that consistent, high quality service will be the norm for all future renters.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/UjgDyMo9mJ0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Rental Car ReviewsMon, 14 Jul 2014 12:10:35 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/how-to-submit-a-review-on-rental-car-reviewsVideo Review Of 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LS - David Adamshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/VzOZr9-Pj1w/video-review-of-2013-chevrolet-sonic-ls-david-adams
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Have you ever walked through a car rental parking lot with your rental agreement in hand and the instructions from the agent ringing in your ears, "pick anything you like in Aisle B"?</p>
<p>
In some car groups there are often 5 or more makes and models available for you to jump into and drive away. Do you wish you knew what each one had to offer? Comfort, power, handling, features, leg room, luggage space, Bluetooth, GPS, Cruise Control?</p>
<p>
These are just a few of the things that I am&nbsp;going to cover in <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/which-rental-car-to-choose-david-adams-video-rental-car-reviews">this series</a>. Sit back while I take you on a tour of the inside and outside features of each car and then put you behind the wheel, narrating and drawing on my experience as a competitive racing and drifting driver.</p>
<p>
<strong>Episode 2</strong>&nbsp;– Here, we take a look at the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LS. It’s a base model car with not a lot of bells or whistles, but we get the impression that a car like this isn’t rented for any of that. It does, however, have the Chevy MyLink system (an interesting addition to say the least) so that may change things up for us. Read on to find out. If you prefer you can also read a <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#Video Transcript">transcript of the video</a>. You'll also find a one page <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#Summary Download">summary for download</a>&nbsp;or printing of my conclusions on the car as well as a list of all the features of the model.</p>
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If there are any features that you'd like us to cover or specific makes and models that you'd like me to review in future episodes, let us know in the comments and we'll see what we can do.</p>
<h2>
<strong><span style="font-size:20px;">Review of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LS</span></strong></h2>
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<strong style="font-size: 13px;">Car Group: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Compact Size 4 Door Automatic Sedan - CDAR</strong></h3>
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Width (w/o Mirrors):&nbsp;</td>
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68.3 inches |1.74 m&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
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Length:&nbsp;</td>
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173.1 inches |4.40 m</td>
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Height:&nbsp;</td>
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59.7 inches |1.52 m</td>
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Weight:</td>
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2727 lbs |1237 kg</td>
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Front/Rear/All-Wheel Drive:</td>
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Front</td>
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Transmission:</td>
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6 Speed Automatic</td>
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Engine:</td>
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ECOTEC 1.8L Unleaded 4 Cylinder</td>
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Horsepower/Torque:</td>
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138/125</td>
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx.):</td>
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12.2 Gallons |46.2 Litres</td>
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Fuel Economy – City/Highway:</td>
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25/35 Miles Per Gallon |11.3/8.1 Litres Per 100km</td>
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Range City/Highway:</td>
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317.2/427.0 Miles | 510.5/687.2 KM</td>
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38.7/37.8 inches |98.3/96.0 cm</td>
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&nbsp; Front/Rear Shoulder Room:</td>
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53.4/53.0 inches | 135.6/134.6 cm</td>
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Front/Rear Leg Room:</td>
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41.8/34.6 inches | 106.2/87.9 cm</td>
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51.4/51.6 inches | 130.6/131.1 cm</td>
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<p>
<strong style="font-size: 16px;">SUMMARY:</strong></p>
<p>
This lightweight modern econobox is everything you need from a car, if only just. It gives you four doors, plenty of room for you AND your family (more than we could say for the Impala reviewed previously) and it does all of this while delivering nearly 40MPG!&nbsp; It seems the Americans are actually trying nowadays and it shows that, with a little bit of effort, they can give us what we’re needing from our weekend rental.</p>
<p>
It handles surprisingly well for a car that can only be described as an appliance for driving, and the engine delivers it’s 138hp in a surprising and not-at-all underwhelming way. They’ve managed to put the power right where you need it so that you never ever feel as if you’re the slow kid on the block. You might even pass a driver or two.</p>
<p>
The cabin is where you see the corners cut. The dashboard is there and it’s not made out of Tic Tac plastic, the gauges read nice and pretty but the overall aesthetic is Spartan at best. It’s not so much what you get, with this car, but what you don’t.</p>
<p>
What you DON’T get, is a lot of weight. Unfortunately that comes at the cost of having, manual seats, manual windows, manual mirrors and manual locks. You don’t even get cruise control! The only thing automatic is the gearbox. A gearbox that is biased towards economy but will actually shift when you tell it to.</p>
<p>
Cargo space is a premium option with most economy cars, but this vehicle gets it from the factory. The boot is huge, surprisingly so, and you can fit you and three other rather tall people in the car. This means that the back seats are actually usable. In a car this small, that’s quite surprising.</p>
<p>
At the end of the day, if you’re looking for a car to impress a client; you should pass on this one. But if you’re driving around town or between your hotel and business conference or are looking for a car to get you from the airport to your hotel, then this just may be the car for you! Safe travels.&nbsp;</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 16px;">FEATURES:<a name="Summary Download"></a></strong></p>
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<strong style="font-size: 16px;">Download Summary and Features:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/files/vehicle-summaries/2013-Chevrolet-Sonic-LS-Summary.pdf" target="_blank">2014-Chevrolet-Sonic-LS-Summary.pdf</a></p>
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<strong style="font-size: 16px;"><a name="Video Transcript"></a></strong></p>
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<strong style="font-size: 16px;">VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:</strong></p>
<p>
It’s a car. Nothing more. Nothing less.</p>
<p>
Hey everybody out there in internet land. David Adams here with Rental Car Reviews brought to you by GT Channel and today we’re taking a look at this. It’s a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LS. It’s a base model but it does have Chevy MyLink so let’s check it out.</p>
<p>
On the outside the Chevrolet Sonic is basic General Motors with a little Euro twist. It does a really good job of making you feel like you’re driving something cooler than you actually are.</p>
<p>
With engines you have 2 options. A naturally aspirated 1.8L and a Turbo charged 1.4L. We have the 1.8L NA which gives us about 138 horse power and, you know we’re really not going to get into the torque because what you care about is efficiency and this car gets that job done. 40 miles to the gallon highway, 25 miles to the gallon city. That’s going to be an observed of about 32 miles to the gallon.</p>
<p>
Those figures come to us in small part thanks to the 6 speed automatic transmission, but mostly because of this cars extremely feather light weight. 2,700 pounds on the scale this thing tips in at. It’s not heavy. Now that 2,700 pounds is in current trim so let’s talk about that and see what you get, or rather what you don’t get.</p>
<p>
For starters you don’t get power mirrors, you don’t get power seats, you don’t get power windows. Everything is manual except for the gearbox and I find that actually quite entertaining. Instead of rolling your window down by pressing a button and simply having it fall into the door, you rotate this little lever here to the right and the window slowly and majestically comes down. Move it back to the left and it comes back up. It’s genius. And then you have this thing (points to the knob that adjust the wing mirror positioning). This little black knob here actually moves the mirror. I don’t know what Chevy Corsica they saved that from (Chevy Corsica was a compact car from Chevrolet that was produced from 1994-1996) or what decade they had to go to to get that but the question that comes to mind immediately is why? Why in the world would they do that? You would think it would be cheaper to just source over all power windows and mirrors from other cars into this one but I guess not because, here it is. I actually sat here and laughed at this for about 15 minutes as I fiddled with this know. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had fun with a black knob. Wait.</p>
<p>
This cool dashboard is set up very simplistic but it still gives you all the information you want. You have these LED readouts which give you all the basics, whether or not your seatbelt’s fastened, if you have a check engine light which GM cars are notorious for, but you also get a really cool digital speedo with a tachometer right on the side of it. I like that, I think that’s really cool. At night that blue readout is a little bit harsh on the eyes but for the most part you don’t notice it, and it actually puts everything out there in big letters and numbers that jump out right at you so you only have to glance down one time. Kudos on that one as well GM.</p>
<p>
Now let’s talk about the stereo which is a Chevy MyLink system. This is not the standard head unit and it shows. You get into a car this Spartan with this particular layout and then you get this head unit (close up shot of head unit), you’re blown away instantly. It’s got a widescreen 7 inch display which is touch screen and actually very responsive. Everything happens your first touch every single time. You don’t have to touch anything twice, you don’t have to do anything over and over again to get it to actually respond to your input. I like that, good job Chevy.</p>
<p>
It’s got your basic sources. AM/FM and Satellite as well as Bluetooth streaming which the last car, that Chevy Impala that we reviewed a week ago did not have. You also get smartphone link with this particular head unit which gives you Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn and BringGo apps. In a car at this level, why do you need these apps? I don’t know but I’m glad that they put it in there. That’s really awesome. I’m blown away. This stereo is definitely the highlight of this vehicle. Everything about it is just absolutely amazing.</p>
<p>
While we’re talking about this unit, I want to go ahead and point out that you do not get a backup camera with this thing which is a serious omission for something of this level of tech. You would think that they would just go ahead and throw it in considering they’re throwing this radio in here, but I guess that’s an option that the dealer did not want to go for.</p>
<p>
Anyway, that’s enough talking about the car. Let’s put this thing on the road and see how it does.</p>
<p>
So when you first start driving this car the initial impression is wow, this is a car, and that’s pretty much it. You don’t get the sensation that you’re in a small car, and you don’t get the impression that you’re in a large car. You just get the impression that you’re in a car and that’s really all it is. That said it is very spacious in here. I can actually sit behind myself which is more than I can for the Impala that we reviewed last week. I don’t know how they did it in a car this tiny but you do not feel cramped. There’s plenty of head room, there’s plenty of leg room front and rear. The passenger’s going to be comfortable. It’s just a good car. It’s a well set up, well thought out car. Good job.</p>
<p>
Just driving along in traffic which is mostly what you’re going to be doing in this thing, power delivery comes on surprisingly well. It is only 138 horse power but you never feel like you don’t have enough power to pass a vehicle. It’s not blindingly fast, this isn’t going to blow any Ferraris out of the water but it’s going to get the job done. Poking around traffic you never feel like you need or that you’re missing any power. You can pass people at will and you can keep up with traffic just fine. You’re never going to be the slow person.</p>
<p>
The steering wheel does a good job of communicating the road surface and conditions to your hands, which we’re going to see the importance of in a few seconds when we hit the handling course, right about…..now.</p>
<p>
So as we approach our handling course I’m going to try something here. We’re not really going to go so much for performance and time. I’m going to reset the fuel economy – it’s at 3 dashes – we have no fuel economy reading right now, and we’re going to see how this thing does because like I said, that’s really what we’re going to care about in this car. We’re going to push it still but we’re going to see what kind of gas mileage we can get. Place your bets now.</p>
<p>
Like I said this engine, though it’s not making a ton of power, it does a good job of delivering the power when you want it. I have to give it to them on that one. GM does know how to do engines really well. Unlike that Impala, 2,700 pounds makes this car extremely tossable. I can just throw this thing into every single corner and not have to worry about it. It’s just, it’s so predictable. The steering wheel does a good job like I mentioned before of communicating exactly what the road has underneath you. I could feel this leaf I just ran over. I could feel that but through the steering wheel, not through the chassis. That’s a good thing. Let’s turn this thing around and do that again. Hehehe</p>
<p>
Another thing I want to mention is brakes. The brakes on this car are actually pretty good. They’re not going to put any Porsches to shame but for what it is, it slows the car down really well. It’s like they took the same brakes they use on their larger cars and just put them on a smaller car. That’s a good idea. More manufacturers should do that. Big brakes, small car.</p>
<p>
Alright, for our final test here we’re going to use selective shift and we’re going to wind the gears out a bit. Once again I’m expecting about 9 miles to the gallon once I’m all said and done here. I’m not looking down at that, I’m just watching the road. Wow this thing does hold on though. This car actually handles rather well. It’s almost European. It doesn’t feel American at all. The only time it feels American is when you really get into the body roll section. Wow, that actually grips (laughs), that grips really well.</p>
<p>
So, go ahead and place your bets, I’ve got it memorized, I just looked at it. If you said 16 miles to the gallon, you’re correct. It just goes to show you that it’s not what you’re driving, it’s how you drive it. You could be driving a Prius and if you pound on it, you’re going to get gas mileage in the teens.</p>
<p>
I will give this vehicle one major demerit. Something I just noticed now as we’re cruising on the highway here at 75 miles per hour. It doesn’t have cruise control. (Yelling) Why wouldn’t you include cruise control. My God. What were you thinking?</p>
<p>
So I guess I have to ask the question now, the question that’s on your mind, would I rent this car again, and should you?</p>
<p>
Well cash is king and money talks so let’s pull it over and price it out.</p>
<p>
Alright so since this vehicle was a loaner we’re going to have to use Enterprise as our reference. That gives us about a $30 a day average for a weekend rate which is usually when you guys are renting cars. Right here in Atlanta was $16 – you actually save the most money out in LA which is a big surprise for me. It’s only $14 a day out there. JFK absolutely destroyed our average with $70 a day so, for that price, for $30 a day and all you have to do is drive around town, I guess this is a pretty good car. But if you plan on going any significant distance, I wanted to say get this car, I really really really wanted to say get this car especially considering that awesome, awesome stereo this thing has but I have to say once again, you’ve got to skip this GM car and get yourself something foreign (laughs). At least this one….no cruise control, that’s a big no no. Do not give us cars without cruise control, I don’t care if it’s just a rental.</p>
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Anyway ladies and gentlemen for Rental Car Reviews, I’m David Adams and we’ll see you guys next time. This many.</p>
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Have you ever walked through a car rental parking lot with your rental agreement in hand and the instructions from the agent ringing in your ears, "pick anything you like in Aisle B"?</p>
<p>
In some car groups there are often 5 or more makes and models available for you to jump into and drive away. Do you wish you knew what each one had to offer? Comfort, power, handling, features, leg room, luggage space, Bluetooth, GPS, Cruise Control?</p>
<p>
These are just a few of the things that I am&nbsp;going to cover in <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/news/which-rental-car-to-choose-david-adams-video-rental-car-reviews">this series</a>. Sit back while I take you on a tour of the inside and outside features of each car and then put you behind the wheel, narrating and drawing on my experience as a competitive racing and drifting driver.</p>
<p>
<strong>PILOT EPISODE</strong> - this video was made a little while ago but the 2013 Impala is still in the fleet of many car rental companies, particularly if you are renting from a smaller or low cost rental company.</p>
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If you prefer you can also read a <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#Video Transcript">transcript of the video</a>. You'll also find a one page <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/#Summary Download">summary for download</a>&nbsp;or printing of my conclusions on the car as well as a list of all the features of the model.</p>
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If there are any features that you'd like us to cover or specific makes and models that you'd like me to review in future episodes, let us know in the comments and we'll see what we can do.</p>
<h2>
<strong><span style="font-size:20px;">Review of 2013 Chevrolet Impala 1LTZ</span></strong></h2>
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<strong style="font-size: 13px;">Car Group: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full Size 4 Door Automatic Sedan - FDAR</strong></h3>
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Width (w/o Mirrors):</td>
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73 inches / 1.86 m</td>
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<td style="width: 193px;">
Length:</td>
<td style="width: 299px;">
201 inches / 5.09 m</td>
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<td style="width: 193px;">
Height:</td>
<td style="width: 299px;">
59 inches / 1.50 m</td>
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Front/Rear/All-Wheel Drive:</td>
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Front</td>
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Transmission:</td>
<td style="width: 299px;">
6 Speed Automatic</td>
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Engine:</td>
<td style="width: 299px;">
3.6L Unleaded V-6</td>
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Horsepower:</td>
<td style="width: 299px;">
300</td>
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Torque:</td>
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262</td>
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Est. Fuel Economy – City:</td>
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18 Miles Per Gallon / 13 Litres per 100km</td>
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<td style="width: 193px;">
Est. Fuel Economy – Highway:</td>
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30 Miles Per Gallon / 7.84 Litres per 100km</td>
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx.):</td>
<td style="width: 299px;">
17.5 Gallons / 66.25 litres</td>
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<p>
<strong style="font-size: 16px;">SUMMARY:</strong></p>
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This is a standard, full-size American-built work horse. The motor is great and it sounds fantastic but it weighs a ton (actually 1.65 of them)! The steering is very heavy, the brakes aren't all that great and it handles like a 3 legged rhinoceros.</p>
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The interior has everything you'd need for a road trip but the materials are cheap in feel and appearance.</p>
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While there is plenty of trunk space and front seat comfort is on par with most luxury imports, anyone over 40 inches (1m) will find the rear seats nearly intolerable. This is in spite of its four-door design.</p>
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Overall, if you're looking to impress, this is probably not the car for you. If you're running around the city, again this is not the most logical choice of rental car.</p>
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However if you are planning on covering big distances on the highway and all you really need is a reliable vehicle with plenty of space for the driver, passenger and your luggage; the Impala will do the job just fine. Plus it will make you smile every time you take off from a light or accelerate to pass someone. Safe travels.&nbsp;</p>
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<strong style="font-size: 16px;">VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:</strong><strong style="font-size: 16px;"><a name="Video Transcript"></a></strong></p>
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Hey there everybody out there in internet land. Dave Adams here, aka the driver of the number 37 Derpy Drift car. I want to try something new here. We’re going to call it Rental Car Reviews. I hope I said that clearly enough. What we’re basically going to do is we’re going to take rental cars that we receive and, well, we’re going to review them. It’s not to be like traditional reviews where we discuss everything about the car, we’re just going to discuss what you’re going to care about when you’re actually renting the car – how much it costs, where you’re getting it from – things like that.</p>
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We’re going to start with this particular model. It’s a 2013 Chevrolet Impala 1LTZ. I won’t really get into what those letters and numbers mean because frankly GM doesn’t know anymore. What it’s supposed to mean is that it has all the bells and whistles that we really care about. What it really means is that we’ve got a rental car with a bunch of letters and numbers on it. Let’s hop inside and check it out.</p>
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OK, so before we get started on this really hot day (you can see I’m sweating a little bit here), before we get started with this I want to talk about something, the first thing you’re going to notice when you pick up your rental car. We got this one from Enterprise as you can see and what I want to know is, why the decided to get into a DeLorean and to back to 2005 to get these keys. I mean, it’s got the locking system on it, it’s got remote start, it’s got all the things you need but they couldn’t have done a better job at making this look like something that’s presentable? Chances are these keys are going to go back into your pocket, you’re going to want to take this big tag thing off first, or they’re going to go in your purse if you’re a young lady.</p>
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Another thing I want to discuss before we even move in is just the overall build quality of everything. Everything here is done rather cheaply. The steering wheel is OK to hold but, you know, it’s just, it’s a steering wheel. There’s nothing special about it. It’s got all the little features you need, volume up, volume down, call release, things like that, little shifter paddles which we’ll get into later when we start driving this thing but overall this thing is just a little (taps on the center console) cheap sounding. Everything, you push down on it and it gives (pushes on center console), it really shouldn’t do that, and this bugs me. The center shifter, the gear selector here, something’s wrong with that. They should not have done this. I know what they were going for here with this and I know why they did it but it’s just really bad in the execution. They wanted you to feel like you were driving something a little more special than you really are so they gave you the fake wood trim and the fake chrome but all this plastic doesn’t fit together very well and it all feels really cheap. The gear shifter should have had the gear designations on it, it doesn’t and that was a bad idea.</p>
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Let’s step outside one so I can stop sweating and 2 so I can show you something else that bugs me.</p>
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You close the door and you’re met with this. There’s more of the same cheap plastic that they use on the inside of the car but actually using it on the outside of the car. That’s absurd. You should never do that (GM). Popping the trunk though, if you can manage to open it, is actually pretty decent. There’s enough room in there for a dead body or 3 (translation – plenty of space for luggage). You’re never going to be hurting for space. You can probably get 2 large suitcases in there. I think it’s like 18.6 cubic feet of trunk space and that’s not just good for this car. That’s good, period.</p>
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(Back inside the car) Everything else seems OK and that’s really what you walk away with from this car. You would think that GM would put its better foot forward with this car but everything is just OK.</p>
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Let’s go ahead and turn it on so you can see what kind of amenities you get here. You get a trip computer here that’s really not that great. It gives you basic information at best. You do get some tire pressure sensors and things like that, instant fuel economy, things like that but, really there’s not much to it.</p>
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This unit (shows sound system, climate control section of dashboard) is the most basic head unit I’ve seen in a car made this side of the cold war. I haven’t seen a head unit this simple since… I think the head unit in my 20 year old RX7 is more complicated than this. You do get all the basics. You get AM/FM, satellite radio, CD, and aux drive or aux jack rather however, you don’t get Bluetooth streaming which is weird because you can combine your phone with the radio. So you can Bluetooth your phone to the radio for hands free calling but you don’t have the option of actually going in here and setting up for Bluetooth streaming. That’s a strange combination of things, why they decided to go with that.</p>
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You do have power jacks down here (below head unit) and you have a power jack under this little cubby (center console). You have plenty of storage in here, big huge glove box for you know, whatever people put into rental car glove boxes. I don’t ever put anything into any storage because what happens is, you put things into your rental car storage and you leave them in your rental car storage and then you don’t see them again so I just wouldn’t do that.</p>
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So let’s go ahead and drive this thing and see what it’s like to be behind the wheel of this car. One thing I do want to note before we get driving is, I was just back there putting the camera up (points to back seat) and, there is no space back there for a human being. You would think that with a car this size that there should be plenty of leg room back there, and I understand that I’m fairly tall at 6’2”, but I can’t sit behind me (well, duh Dave – but we know what you’re getting at) which is bad because I’ve driven smaller cars where I can sit behind me and there is just no leg room back there. That’s something that you’re going to want to think about if you’re renting this car for a family trip.</p>
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Let’s start this thing up and see what we’ve got.</p>
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OK now driving this thing in a parking lot, the first thing you’re going to notice is that the steering is extremely heavy for a car in this market group. This is aimed at the passenger car, full size car bordering on luxury. You don’t get a lot of luxury so we’re going to hold it back from that. We won’t ding it as hard as we would a luxury car but we are going to ding it because using the steering wheel in this thing is an absolute chore and it shouldn’t be.</p>
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While we’re sitting in traffic, one thing I do want to point out is that you do have the ability to select your own gears. This has a 6 speed automatic transmission. It’s actually kind of dull. You would think that with a 6 speed automatic you’d have plenty of gears to choose from and it would have no problem selecting any gear, and you should just be able to drive in luxury and drive in a slightly performance setting if you want. That’s not the case. It’s very hesitant to shift even when selecting your own gears and everything to select your gear is on the left side (shows close up view of steering wheel controls). There’s a little plus and a little minus (button) on this side of the steering wheel which you have to use every single time you want to shift your gear. That is not how, that’s just not how that’s supposed to be done. Either put buttons or paddles on either side of the wheel or don’t put them on the wheel at all. Put them down here on the shifter so we can select our gears down here.</p>
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So here’s what I want to do. I want to go down one of my favorite roads for testing handling and we’re going to see how this car does. Pray for me. It’s American, it’s big, and it’s front wheel drive.</p>
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(Accelerates down the road) One thing it doesn’t hurt for is power. This engine generates 300 horse power and 262 foot pounds of torque. That’s a lot. It also under steers like a beast because this car has so much engine and so much weight that a corner is just a foreign concept to this vehicle. Right now I am pacing a pickup truck and it is out handling me. Of course it’s a Ford so it would. (Oh – and it’s towing a trailer). That engine does sound very good though. Kudos GM, kudos. That is a good, good sounding motor. Alright, we’re going to turn it around because I want to do that again.</p>
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You definitely get the impression that they did not consider handling when they made this car. They said “we’re going to make this car handle enough to get you around a corner but not enough to get you around a bend”. You damn near have to come to a complete stop to safely complete a turn without crossing over the double yellow and the fact that it slows down so much (laughs), ahh, it just ruins all the fun of the corners. I feel like my life is in danger – I don’t feel like I’m having a good time. Ahh, you have to, you see it, I’m not exaggerating the steering. You have to fight this car tooth and nail to get around a corner. Wow that’s bad, that’s very very bad. And those brakes are just absolutely abysmal. I wouldn’t wish those brakes on anyone. One more time.</p>
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It is very dangerous how slowly this thing shifts when you’re telling it to shift….but it does sound good hahaha. Whao, hahaha. It is suicidal, homicidal, how slow this thing shifts. Wow but that engine does sound fantastic – listen to this! Hahaha that sounds so good! How can you make an engine sound that good but then put it on this transmission with these brakes and this handling? GM? You know what GM? I have a new task for you. Here’s what you need to do GM. You need to no longer make cars. Do away with the Impala, the Cruze, everything in the Buick line, everything in your Chevrolet GMC line, do away with all of those cars and just stick to making engines. And the T56 transmission. That’s a very good transmission. That’s one of my favorite transmissions in any car and I’ve driven a lot of cars.</p>
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So now comes the important question with any rental car – would I rent it again, and should you rent it at all? Well cash is king and money talks so let’s pull it over and price it out.</p>
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As I’ve mentioned before we got this car from Enterprise. What we do is we average out the price based on 4 different locations. We have New York’s JFK, LA’s LAX, we use Dallas Fort Worth and then right back here at Atlanta at our airport down at downtown Atlanta. So what we do is we take all those prices (on the day of the review), we add them add and we average them out. Gives you about $45 a day for this car at a weekend rate. It’s about $20 here in Atlanta and about $60 in LA and New York so that’s actually not that bad of a deal for a car that will get 30 miles to the gallon. At least you and your immediate passenger will be able to ride in comfort and you’ll be able to put your golf clubs and your luggage in the back. That’s not a bad deal.</p>
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Would I rent it again? Probably not. Should you? I don’t know, that depends. If you’re all about the motor then yes, absolutely rent this car. You will smile every single time you put your foot down but that transmission is such a letdown. Leave it in Drive, don’t select your own gears, but everything else is very, very good about this car. You’ll enjoy every single thing about it if all you care about is the motor.</p>
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If you’re looking for build quality, interior fit and finish, exterior fit and finish and material use, (or rear seat leg room) pass this one up and get yourself a Mazda or a Toyota. You’ll be much happier.</p>
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Once again I’m David Adams, aka the driver of the number 37 Derpy Drift car with Rental Car Reviews. We’ll see you guys next time. This many.</p>
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(BONUS DRIVING FOOTAGE) Oh we’re going to get in there. Right there, that’s nice. I’m going to flex this engine some. (Maniacal laughter) Oh I’m going to get a ticket. Wow this car is fast. That’s a powerful car. That’s a very powerful car. A good motor in it, a very good motor. Too bad the rest of the car is just such a letdown. (Accelerates again) That is unreal. That is unreal for a car of this size. That is absolutely phenomenal.&nbsp;</p>
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RentalCarReviews.com in collaboration with <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/community/profile/691-david-adams" target="_blank">David Adams</a> will shortly provide video reviews of the cars that you can expect to choose from when you next rent in the US or Canada.</p>
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A few weeks ago I was contacted through the website by David. He had started to do some video reviews of cars that he rented just for fun and set them up on YouTube under the name Rental Car Reviews. He wanted to let me know what he was doing and make sure that he wasn't "stepping on any toes" as well as enquiring if I would be interested in some collaboration. No compensation from either end and no promises.</p>
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We traded a few emails and have since spoken on a number of occasions. Long story short, we're going to provide David's reviews to our readers on RentalCarReviews.com and he will help us get the word out about the site. We're planning on simply having some fun making and publishing these and hope that you find them useful.</p>
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I'd thought about the value of individual vehicle reviews to consumers previously but I've never made a video and have zero confidence in front of a camera. David on the other hand is a natural as you'll see. He brings a no nonsense, down to earth and comical approach to his reviews that I love. We hope that you will too.</p>
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It's common with most of the rental companies particularly at airport locations to allow customers to choose the car they want to drive from what is available in the category booked. "Go out the door, 3 rows to the right and hop into anything in Aisle C". How do you choose and what are the factors that are important to you?</p>
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Maybe you are 6'5" and need leg and head room. Are you planning on doing a lot of highway driving? Is Cruise Control a must, or bluetooth capability, or can't you live without Satellite radio? Maybe you are looking for great fuel economy or will have full size adults in the back seat and need leg room back there. 2 sets of golf clubs and a suitcase or 2. Or perhaps you just want something that is fun to drive.</p>
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With David's reviews now you can have an idea about the pros and cons of each make and model before you find yourself standing in the car park looking around and finally deciding "oh well, the red one looks nice".</p>
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So a bit about David in his own words:</p>
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I'm a racing and drifting driver with over 13 years of immersion in the racing and drifting culture. I've raced and drifted in a multitude of cars from V8 powered American brawlers to turbo-rotary drift dancers. Currently I am building a 1987 Chrysler Conquest and a 1990 Turbo RX7 for drifting and time trials respectively and am hoping to get some hot seat time for 2015.<o:p></o:p></p>
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In terms of media experience, in addition to Rental Car Reviews, I have done video editorials, features and car reviews for Muscle Cars Classifieds and have been the host of an internet-based radio show for about 10 and a half years running. I have a style based strongly in imagery and while I incorporate the all-important metaphor as necessary, I'd rather use descriptive context to paint a picture for the viewer and reader to appreciate. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Professionally, I'm a Unix Administrator for Wyndham Worldwide's RCI division and a former US Marine, though you know what they say: "Once a Marine, always a Marine!" My personal motto is "work hard now to party harder later" and something you'll also hear me say is "Computers make the money, race cars spend it."<o:p></o:p></p>
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We've set up a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIGnBVYbp8uG6uWBpbomxjzF4B7v9rZEO" target="_blank">YouTube playlist</a> where we will put all of David's reviews. Of course we will also make them available here on the site.</p>
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I think it's important to note that David is paying for all of the rentals out of his own pocket. He does mention the company that he has rented from and lists the prices of the car from a few key US airports at the time of the rental however neither of us receive anything from the rental companies. If this should change at any point we will be up front with you about it (hint hint....if any car rental companies in the Carmel/Indianapolis area would like to provide David with cars from your fleet to review, please let us know).</p>
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We're really excited to be working together to provide you with these reviews. It's going to be a lot of fun. If there are any specific makes and models that you'd like to see a review of or if you have any suggestions as to features that we should cover in future reviews, please let us know in the comments and we'll see what we can do.</p>
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As he mentioned, David has his own <a href="https://www.fb.com/NightMajikRadio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 hour internet radio show</a> every Saturday afternoon at 3pm. I listened for the first time last weekend, lots of fun. If you'd like to learn more about David and his drifting and racing adventures here are some links.</p>
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Renting and driving a car in Ireland can be a rewarding and safe experience if you are familiar with local laws.</p>
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To rent a car expect to be asked for your regular driving license.</p>
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You will be driving on the left hand side of the road. This means you’ll need to get comfortable using the gear shift with the opposite hand and learn to make right turns into traffic. You will also need to adjust which mirrors you use. It is a good idea to drive around a parking lot to get your bearings.</p>
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Motorways are the newest part of the Irish road system and are designed to get travelers to their destinations quickly and, hopefully, safely. Stay in the left hand lane unless you are passing another vehicle or allowing other vehicles to merge. If the left lane is clear, that’s where you should be driving. Speed limits on motorway are 120 kph (about 75 miles per hour). At these speeds it is important to give other drivers plenty of space, to take care when changing lanes, and to be extra careful when preparing to exit.</p>
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Away from the motorways, there are still many narrow, winding rural roads in Ireland that may not be clearly labeled as such on SatNav or GPS. Local roads known as boreens are very narrow. When on rural roads, be prepared to meet farm machinery and livestock. Checking local reports for inclement weather before driving on back roads is certainly advisable. Good updated information can be found at <a href="http://www.theaa.ie/aa/aa-roadwatch.aspx" target="_blank">The AA Ireland's website.</a></p>
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Motorways have an M as a prefix, and national roads will begin with an N followed by the route number. Regional roads are will have an R followed by the number, and local roads begin with the letter L.</p>
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Speed limits are displayed in kilometers per hour.</p>
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Seat belts are required for all passengers both in back and front.</p>
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It is against the law to use your cell phone while driving.</p>
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Don’t drink and drive.</p>
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Be aware that signs and symbols in the Republic and in Northern Ireland may differ.</p>
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Avis Budget Group have announced the introduction of a new service for their customers traveling to or within Europe.</p>
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Renters are now able to add Mobile Wifi units to their car hire bookings in <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/austria">Austria</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/belgium">Belgium</a>, the <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/czech-republic">Czech Republic</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/france">France</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/germany">Germany</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/italy">Italy</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/luxembourg">Luxembourg</a>, the <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/netherlands">Netherlands</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/portugal">Portugal</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain">Spain</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/switzerland">Switzerland</a> and the <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/uk">United Kingdom</a>.</p>
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These units are roughly the size of a deck of playing cards - actually, about the size of a credit card and the thickness of an iPhone so can be comfortably carried in a pocket or handbag. The usage allowance included in the daily rental price is 1GB per day and the download speed is 21.6Mbps which facilitates video conferencing according to Avis.</p>
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Up to 5 devices can be connected at the same time so you can have multiple mobile or cell phones connected as well as tablets and laptop computers. This means that for the flat daily rental price offered by Avis and Budget, you can completely avoid expensive international roaming traditionally charged by mobile phone providers. There is also no need to pay for hourly or daily internet access in your hotel and because the device is portable, it can be used anywhere - by passengers during car travel or even at the beach.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Portable-wifi.png" title="This is the &amp;quot;pebble&amp;quot; that I used in the UK"><img alt="Portable Wifi Unit" class="easyblog-image-caption cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Portable-wifi.png" style="margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 5px; float: right;" title=""></a>From personal experience, having used handheld units on each of the last 3 times that I have traveled to Europe, they are absolutely fantastic and I honestly wouldn't travel without one anymore. I affectionately refer to mine as "the pebble". Whether you get one through your car rental company or elsewhere, the money that you will save by avoiding international roaming and hotel charges is completely worth it. I carry one around in my pocket when traveling internationally and have not only stayed online on a mobile phone but even participated in video conferences and online presentations whilst avoiding completely international roaming charges on my phone.</p>
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To get a quote in £GBP, you can use these links to <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7513069-11489887" target="_blank">Book Avis</a> or <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7513069-10585219" target="_blank">Book Budget</a>. Often you may also find special offers or coupons that provide discounts available in the destination where you need to hire a car <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/car-rental-deals-coupons">here</a>.</p>
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Have you used one of these units and what is your opinion of them? What else do you never leave home without when traveling abroad?</p>
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Sixt, among the oldest car rental companies having had its start in 1912, is making the move to North America. Sixt along with its franchises and partners successfully operates in more than 100 countries with over 1,000 locations.</p>
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Based in Germany, Sixt began its American expansion in Miami and has since opened locations in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa Florida, Atlanta Georgia, Seattle Washington, Phoenix Arizona, Las Vegas Nevada, Hartford and West Haven in Connecticut, Charlotte North Carolina, Myrtle Beach South Carolina and Springfield Massachusetts.</p>
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The move into the American market is part of Sixt’s long term plan for global expansion.&nbsp; Now that Sixt has a strong hold in the European market and is widely recognized in South America and China as well as Australia and South Africa, it can count on name recognition and business from international travelers. With a focus on airport locations, Sixt is actively looking to open franchises in the United States and Canada. By relying on the local business owner, franchises will allow Sixt to successfully operate in many smaller locations in the U.S.</p>
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Sixt looks to promote the concept of economy pricing for premium cars. This will allow them to compete with budget companies like Fox or Payless as well as big names like Avis and Hertz. Sixt hopes that with an innovative approach and strong financial background it will find a niche in the North American car rental market.</p>
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<a href="http://www.sixt.com/php/reservation/loginsec?q=yr5-3WK5GN0y30ubZt73Ls7jxzsJAKdRWgWHcYa4kh1OKSxs2h_WKQJibMC9D_Al" style="float: right;" target="_blank" title="Click to book your next car rental with Sixt"><img alt="Click to book your next car rental with Sixt" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Icons/250x/b2ap3_thumbnail_Sixt_logo.png" style="float: right;" title="Click here to get an INSTANT QUOTE and book your next car rental with Sixt!"></a>You can find detailed information including consumer reviews, opening hours, maps and address details on some of Sixts North American airport locations by following the links below or simply click on the logo to get an instant quote or to book at any of Sixts locations worldwide:</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ga/sixt-car-rental-atlanta-hartsfield-jackson-international-airport-atl-georgia-usa" target="_self">Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport – Georgia – ATL</a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/sixt-car-rental-fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-airport-fll-florida-usa" target="_self">Fort Lauderdale International Airport – Florida – FLL</a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/sc/sixt-car-rental-myrtle-beach-international-airport-myr-south-carolina-usa" target="_self">Myrtle Beach Airport – South Carolina – MYR</a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/sixt-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Orlando International Airport – Florida – MCO</a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/az/sixt-car-rental-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport-phx-arizona-usa" target="_self">Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Arizona – PHX</a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/sixt-car-rental-tampa-international-airport-tpa-florida-usa" target="_self">Tampa International Airport – Florida – TPA</a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/sixt-car-rental-west-palm-beach-international-airport-pbi-florida-usa" target="_self">West Palm Beach International Airport – Florida – PBI</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/NVkJxNWaO-0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)USAWed, 05 Feb 2014 17:56:16 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/sixt-car-rental-expands-in-the-usHertz Launches Firefly Brand In The UShttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/HilJNLXXF8U/hertz-launches-firefly-brand-in-the-us
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Firefly is a car rental brand owned by Hertz with a focus on the budget conscious consumer. Hertz was temporarily out of this sector after selling Advantage Rent-A-Car in 2012. Hertz will use Firefly to fill this void and provide consumers with a more affordable option in car rentals. Firefly will compete with other budget car rental brands including Avis’s Payless, Fox Rent-A-Car, and Advantage.</p>
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Firefly debuted earlier this year in Europe (currently operating 40 European locations in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy)&nbsp; and is now working to open twenty locations in US cities.</p>
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Firefly opened in Orlando this September followed by locations at select airports including Denver, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Oakland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, and Tampa. Firefly is slated to open their Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Cancun locations in December, followed by West Palm Beach in January. Firefly’s website provides comprehensive directions for locating their offices from each&nbsp; of these airports.</p>
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<strong>Regine Sixt receives ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the World Award 2013’ for her outstanding services.</strong></p>
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<strong>Munich/Marrakesh, October 4, 2013</strong> – At this year’s conference of the women’s entrepreneur association FCEM in Marrakesh, businesswoman Regine Sixt was the recipient of the prestigious ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the World Award 2013’. The World Association of Women Entrepreneurs uses the award annually to honor outstanding achievements by women in business.</p>
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Together with her husband, Regine Sixt has built up the&nbsp; Sixt company into what it is today: the leading German car rental business and one of the world’s largest international mobility providers. At Sixt S.E. she is responsible for international marketing, and has been part of initiating the group’s ongoing global expansion in 105 countries. She is involved with 42 projects worldwide, helping for children who are ill and needy through the Regine Sixt children’s foundation, Drying Little Tears, of which she is Chairwoman. She is also active in numerous other charity organizations. She is the honorary consul general of Barbados to Germany, and bears the title Senator h.c. der mittelständischen Industrie, or Honorary Senator for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses.</p>
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<strong>Stephanie Bschorr, President of the Association of German Businesswomen:</strong> “I am especially pleased that this international organization has acknowledged a German businesswoman who epitomizes family tradition and entrepreneurial passion. Regine Sixt succeeds remarkably in reconciling corporate growth with the preservation of tradition and values.”</p>
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<strong>Regine Sixt herself states:</strong> “This award means a tremendous amount to me, and I would like to dedicate it to every woman who succeeds in her professional as well as her private life. I hope that in the future more women will manage to realize their career dreams, beyond the political debate around quotas of women in business.”</p>
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<strong>About Sixt:</strong></p>
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Sixt is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services for business and corporate customers as well as private travelers. The company's strengths&nbsp; lie in the high proportion of premium cars in the vehicle fleet, its employees’ consistent service orientation paired with a good price-performance ratio. Taken together these strengths have given the 1912 founded company a unique market position. Sixt is the only international provider to develop flexible and individual concepts for its customers that integrate the rental and leasing products. In addition, the company consistently takes due account of today’s mobility requirements and is expanding its range of products and services with modern online and mobile solutions&nbsp; according to demand. With representation in over 100 countries worldwide, Sixt is continually expanding its presence and maintaining alliances with renowned hotels, well-known airlines and numerous prominent service providers in the tourism sector. The Sixt-Group generated a turnover of € 1.6 billion in 2012 and employs more than 3,000 people worldwide.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/HKhoQbFHrQU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)SixtFri, 04 Oct 2013 16:18:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/a-life-dedicated-to-the-world-and-to-businessAvis Budget Group Honors Budget Jordan As Outstanding Licenseehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/ld7CT8r-sYQ/avis-budget-group-honors-budget-jordan-as-outstanding-licensee
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<strong>PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</strong>-- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR) announced that it has honored Budget Jordan as the Budget Licensee of the Year for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in recognition of its commitment to the Budget brand and to serving value-conscious travelers with outstanding products and services.</p>
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Budget Jordan is independently owned and operated by Central Trade and Auto Company (CTA) which took over the Budget franchise in Jordan in May, 2012, and in one year's time, transformed the brand into a leading car rental provider. CTA rapidly expanded the fleet and grew the Budget network to serve the rental needs of business and leisure travelers at five conveniently located facilities, including one at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.</p>
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"CTA has raised Budget's profile in Jordan to compete alongside rental agencies that have operated in the country for more than 20 years," said Larry De Shon, president, EMEA, Avis Budget Group. "We applaud their hard work and dedication and are confident that they will continue to help us strategically accelerate growth in Jordan."</p>
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Budget Jordan provides customers with quality late-model vehicles with automatic transmissions, from a variety of manufacturers including Hyundai, Kia, Lexus and Toyota. In addition, Budget Jordan offers a variety of insurance packages and products to enhance the customer experience, and renters also benefit from Budget's friendly, attentive service staff.</p>
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"We hold ourselves to high standards and aim to provide customers with outstanding products and services," said Dina G. Haddad, general manager, Budget Jordan. "We're proud to be recognized as Licensee of the Year for our achievements."</p>
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Licensees such as Budget Jordan have the right to operate under the Budget Car Rental brand in specified territories and in accordance with Budget's brand standards.</p>
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<strong>About Avis Budget Group</strong></p>
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Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of vehicle rental services, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 10,000 rental locations in approximately 175 countries around the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world's leading car sharing network, with more than 810,000 members. Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at <a href="http://www.avisbudgetgroup.com" target="_top">www.avisbudgetgroup.com</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/ld7CT8r-sYQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)JordanThu, 10 Oct 2013 18:24:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/avis-budget-group-honors-budget-jordan-as-outstanding-licenseeEnterprise Hiring 8,500 College Grads In Coming Year And 1,500 Internshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/_WBVd-CNuJE/enterprise-hiring-8-500-college-grads-in-coming-year-and-1-500-interns
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<strong>“Promote from Within” Philosophy Drives Continuing Need for Thousands of New Management Trainees and Interns</strong></p>
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<strong>ST. LOUIS (October 2, 2013) – </strong>Enterprise Holdingsplans to hire thousands of college-educated, career-oriented men and women in the coming year. The company will hire nearly 8,500 college graduates and more than 1,500 interns into its Enterprise Rent-A-Car <a href="http://www.erac.com/opportunities/mng-training-program.aspx" target="_blank">Management Training program</a> and <a href="http://www.erac.com/opportunities/internships.aspx" target="_blank">Management Internship program</a>, respectively. Enterprise Holdings, through its regional subsidiaries, operates the largest fleet of vehicles in the world through a global network of more than 8,200 airport and neighborhood locations under the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alamo Rent A Car&nbsp;brands.</p>
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In addition, other full-time time opportunities such as positions in information technology, accounting, administration and support roles, are also available through the company at both regional offices and at the corporate offices in St. Louis, Mo. Overall, Enterprise Holdings will hire more than 11,000 full-time employees this year, including its 8,500 new management trainees.</p>
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Enterprise’s promote-from-within culture is the major driver behind its need to recruit thousands of new employees annually. Last year alone, nearly 11,000 individuals were promoted or took on new challenges in various positions throughout the company, contributing to new opportunities for recently hired management trainees, and a need to add even more.</p>
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“We put people in a position to succeed immediately, and we promote almost exclusively from within – that makes Enterprise an ideal choice for those just beginning or reinventing their careers,” said Marie Artim, vice president, talent acquisition, at Enterprise. “For more than five decades, thousands of highly motivated, customer service-focused employees have been rewarded with plenty of opportunity and enjoyed tremendous careers within our company.”</p>
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From day one, both the Management Training and Management Internship programs feature hands-on experiences that teach employees and interns how to run a business, empower teams and provide excellent face-to-face customer service. Other hallmarks of the programs include extensive training in a wide range of business skills, including profit and loss management, business-to-business marketing and sales, and logistics planning. Thanks in large part to this thorough preparation, Enterprise provides employees with a chance to advance their careers at a faster pace than many other entry-level employers.</p>
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“Our senior leadership team, including President and CEO Pam Nicholson, all started out in entry level positions at Enterprise,” said Artim. “And because we promote from within up to our senior ranks, management trainees are crucial to building the next generation of leaders at our company.”</p>
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Steve McCarty, Enterprise’s vice president of training and talent development, added, “Enterprise’s strong emphasis on cultivating our talent from within means that new employees receive hands-on training from very capable mentors who’ve been in their shoes. There’s no substitute for world class formalized and on-the-job training from seasoned managers who know the business inside and out, and that’s precisely what we offer our management trainees and interns to help ensure that they’re successful right from the start.”</p>
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For more information about career opportunities at Enterprise, visit <a href="http://www.go.enterprise.com/">www.go.enterprise.com</a>. Earlier this year, Enterprise was recognized as one of the top 10 companies excelling in <a href="http://www.enterpriseholdings.com/press-room/enterprise-holdings-recognized-by-glassdoor-career-site-as-talent-warrior.html" target="_blank">social recruiting.</a></p>
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<strong>About Enterprise Holdings</strong></p>
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Enterprise Holdings&nbsp;and its affiliate&nbsp;Enterprise Fleet Management&nbsp;together offer a total transportation solution. Combined, these businesses – which include extensive car rental and car-sharing services, commercial truck rental, corporate fleet management and retail car sales – operated 1.3 million vehicles throughout the world in fiscal 2012.&nbsp;Its affiliate,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.efleets.com/fleets/Home.action" target="_blank">Enterprise Fleet Management</a>, provides full-service fleet management to companies and organizations with small- to medium-sized fleets. Other transportation services marketed under the Enterprise brand name include&nbsp;<a href="http://www.enterprisecarshare.com/">Enterprise CarShare</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.enterpriserideshare.com/vanpool/en.html">Enterprise Rideshare</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.enterprisecarsales.com/">Enterprise Car Sales</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.enterprisetrucks.com/truckrental/en_US.html">Enterprise Commercial Trucks</a>. Enterprise Holdings is the largest car rental company in the world as measured by revenue, fleet and employees.&nbsp;Enterprise Holdings’ annual revenues also place it near the top of the travel industry, exceeding all other rental car companies, and most airlines, cruise lines, hotels, tour operators and online travel agencies.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/_WBVd-CNuJE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)EnterpriseWed, 02 Oct 2013 14:59:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/enterprise-hiring-8-500-college-grads-in-coming-year-and-1-500-internsAvis Invites Customers To Get Behind The Wheel Of New 2014 Fleethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/0Lg1vghc4S0/avis-invites-customers-to-get-behind-the-wheel-of-new-2014-fleet
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<strong>PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2013</strong> (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Car Rental today unveiled its model-year 2014 vehicle roster, which will soon be available at Avis locations across the United States.</p>
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"We take great pride in operating a young fleet that is structured to meet the various rental needs of travelers and those in need of temporary ground transportation. In fact, it's part of our commitment to 'put the customer first,'" said Tom Gartland, president, North America. "We're pleased to unveil our 2014 fleet and look forward to serving renters at Avis local market locations and airport destinations across the country."</p>
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The Avis 2014 lineup features new Chevrolet, Kia, Infiniti, Subaru and Volkswagen vehicles as well as makes and models from other automobile manufacturers, including:</p>
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<strong>BMW </strong>—Avis once again features a wide range of BMW vehicles as part of the "Avis Signature Series," a collection of fun-to-drive vehicles. The 2014 fleet includes sedans such as the <strong>328i</strong>, <strong>528i</strong> and <strong>740i</strong>, sports activity vehicles such as the <strong>X3</strong> and <strong>X5</strong>, and BMW's first roadster with a retractable hardtop, the <strong>Z4</strong>.</li>
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<strong>Cadillac</strong> — The most acclaimed luxury SUV, the Cadillac <strong>Escalade</strong>, was popular among renters last year, so Avis has purchased more Escalades this year. The 2014 Escalade boasts a 403-horsepower V8 engine, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear-vision camera, tri-zone climate control, a power sun roof and a roof-mounted luggage rack. Also in the Avis 2014 fleet is the Cadillac <strong>XTS</strong>. The luxury sedan features a 3.6-liter 304-horsepower V6 engine, a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, an eight-speaker Bose<sup>®</sup> sound system and rear-vision camera. The previous model year vehicle was highly praised by technology and auto experts alike.</li>
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<strong>Mazda </strong>— The redesigned <strong>CX-5</strong> crossover vehicle has been added to the Avis fleet. The CX-5 features a 2.5-liter 184-horsepower four-cylinder engine, and flexible seating for five or up to 65.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Also in the Avis fleet is the <strong>Mazda6 </strong>sedan that features a push-button ignition and road-trip-friendly amenities such as seating for six, dual front cup holders, front door bottle holders and rear center armrest with cup holders, an auxiliary-audio input jack and a USB audio input jack.</li>
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<strong>Nissan </strong>— The all-new Nissan <strong>Versa-Note</strong> joins the Avis fleet. With seating for five, the hatchback vehicle is fun and fuel-efficient (40 highway miles per gallon). The Versa-Note also features split fold-down rear seats for those needing extra cargo space.</li>
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<strong>Mitsubishi </strong>— Mitsubishi's all-new <strong>Mirage</strong> has been added to the Avis 2014 fleet. The five-door hatchback seats five and has a fuel-efficiency rating of 44 highway miles per gallon. Other highlights include automatic climate control, One-Touch Start/Stop (OSS) engine switch, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls and Bluetooth<sup>®</sup> connectivity.</li>
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<strong>Toyota </strong>— The Toyota <strong>Corolla</strong> was redesigned for 2014. The all-new Corolla features a new exterior, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, and a roomy interior with split fold-down rear seats, Bluetooth connectivity, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and cruise control.</li>
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Availability of vehicles is limited and may vary by location. For more information or to make a reservation, customers should visit <a href="http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ctr?d=10050944&amp;l=11&amp;a=www.avis.com&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avis.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.avis.com</a>.</p>
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A variety of vehicles from the Avis 2013 fleet are now available for consumer purchase through the Company's no-haggle, no-hassle Ultimate Test Drive program. Ultimate Test Drive is available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey and Texas. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ctr?d=10050944&amp;l=12&amp;a=www.avis.com&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avis.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.avis.com</a>.</p>
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<strong>About Avis</strong></p>
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Avis Car Rental operates one of the world's best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,750 locations in more than 165 countries. Avis has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty. Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.avis.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.avis.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/0Lg1vghc4S0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)USAWed, 02 Oct 2013 23:25:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/avis-invites-customers-to-get-behind-the-wheel-of-new-2014-fleetHertz Introduces The All-Electric Tesla Model S To Expanding U.S. Dream Carshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/_J4TOX2w8HM/hertz-introduces-the-all-electric-tesla-model-s-to-expanding-us-dream-cars
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<strong>PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 25, 2013</strong> /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, today announced the expansion of its Dream Cars with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the U.S. With the expansion, consumers in select markets are now able to rent both the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster, along with a variety of other high-end performance vehicles, from Ferrari to Lamborghini to Porsche and Mercedes Benz, offered in Hertz's Dream Cars, a line of ultra-high-end performance vehicles that redefine the premium car rental experience.</p>
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"Customer and industry support for Hertz's Dream Cars has been overwhelming, so adding the Tesla Model S to the already outstanding fleet was an easy choice," said Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and CEO. "The ability to offer a truly unique driving experience to Hertz customers is a thrill, and the addition of this vehicle shows the passion we have in offering the best and most diverse fleet to our customers."</p>
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The Tesla Model S will be available in California – at <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ca/hertz-car-rental-san-francisco-international-airport-sfo-california-usa">San Francisco</a> and <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ca/hertz-car-rental-los-angeles-international-airport-lax-california-usa">Los Angeles airports</a> -- and are the 85kWh model, capable of 265 miles on one charge. The all electric, zero emissions car can go 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The Tesla Model S is the world's first premium sedan built from the ground up as an electric vehicle. At the heart of Model S is the proven Tesla powertrain, delivering both unprecedented range and a thrilling drive experience. With a rigid body structure, nearly 50/50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity, Model S offers the responsiveness and agility expected from the world's best sports cars while providing the ride quality of a luxury performance sedan. The Tesla Model S was named Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year [R] and received Consumer Reports highest score ever given to a car as well as NHTSA's 5-star safety rating.</p>
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Hertz Dream Cars expand the availability for consumers to enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience. Hertz Dream Cars, offered in 35 markets including <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ca/hertz-car-rental-los-angeles-international-airport-lax-california-usa">Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/hertz-car-rental-miami-international-airport-mia-florida-usa">Miami</a> and <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/nv/hertz-car-rental-las-vegas-mccarran-international-airport-las-nevada-usa">Las Vegas</a>, includes:</p>
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage</li>
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Audi R8, Spyder</li>
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Bentley Continental GT</li>
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Cadillac CTS-V</li>
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Ferrari (California, F430)</li>
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Lamborghini Gallardo</li>
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport</li>
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Mercedes-Benz AMG (SLS, C63, E63)</li>
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Mercedes-Benz (SL550, G550)</li>
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Porsche (911, Cayenne, Boxster, Panamera)</li>
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SRT Viper</li>
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Tesla Model S</li>
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The introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S is part of Hertz's Living Journey which focuses on the integration of sustainability best practices into the Company's operations. Hertz's Living Journey focuses on smart mobility solutions, the environment, community outreach, and Hertz's overall commitment to corporate social responsibility. Through Hertz's Living Journey, 74% of Hertz's cars average 28+ mpg and the Company's Green Traveler Collection features low emission and fuel efficient vehicles which average better than 48+ mpg and includes a range of Hybrids, Electric, CNG, and clean diesel vehicles.</p>
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Hertz has been recognized for its sustainability achievements and has received Zagat's "Best Green Options", Global Business Travel Association's "Sustainable Innovation Award", Swedish Association of Green Motorists' "Most Environmentally Friendly Car Rental Company", and Fleet News UK's "Environmental Award."</p>
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Hertz is committed to providing customers the fastest, easiest and most valued rental experience with technological innovations and personalized service, which include:</p>
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<strong>Carfirmation</strong> - A mobile email/SMS text service – Mobile Gold Alerts -- that confirms a Gold customer's reservation, advises of their car, and its location at the Hertz facility.</li>
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<strong>Carfirmation Upgrade</strong> - Shows other available cars and upgrades and lets members select the one they want – all on their mobile device in three simple steps.</li>
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<strong>Choose Control</strong> - Hertz Gold Choice gives the customer the power to keep the car they reserved or simply choose another, something no other car rental brand offers.</li>
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<strong>Zap Technology</strong> - Hertz's e-Return is the fastest way for customers to return their cars with a receipt emailed to the customer in a flash.</li>
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<strong>Acceler-Rental </strong>- Hertz is the first car rental company to now offer both airport and neighborhood location customers the ability to rent cars through a live face-to-face video kiosk with Hertz ExpressRent™ kiosks.</li>
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<strong>Mobile Apps</strong> - As consumers are looking to mobile technologies as a way to take control of their travel experience, from on-the-go bookings to instant upgrades.</li>
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<strong>Hertz App</strong> - Book, modify and search car rental reservations, find locations, and browse special deals and offers all from the palm of your hand.</li>
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<strong>Hertz NeverLost My Explore App</strong> - Users can plan their itinerary and navigate popular cities all on their smart phones.</li>
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<strong>Hertz 24/7 App</strong> - Customers have 24/7 access to a variety of vehicles when and where they need them with the ability to reserve a car or modify an existing reservation and view upcoming and previous reservations.</li>
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<strong>About Hertz</strong><br>
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the fourteenth time, by the magazine's readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in <a href="http://resources.zagat.com/downloads/pdf/Zagat_Car_Rental_Reviews_2012_full.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zagat's 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey</a>, earning top honors in 10 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and services such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.</p>
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<strong>SOURCE The Hertz Corporation</strong></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/_J4TOX2w8HM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)USAFri, 27 Sep 2013 15:47:09 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/hertz-introduces-the-all-electric-tesla-model-s-to-expanding-us-dream-carsIbiza Airport and Car Hire Guidehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/_Zw09KPF_UQ/ibiza-airport-and-car-hire-guide
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/tag/basiclocationname/ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Ibiza Airport (IBZ)</a> is the airport used by almost all visitors to the islands of <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza" target="_self">Ibiza</a> and <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/formentera-port-of-la-savina" target="_self">Formentera</a>. The <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/tag/basiclocationname/ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Ibiza Airport, Aeroport d’Eivissa,</a> is small with only one terminal but does service a little over 5.5 million passengers each year. All parts of the terminal are accessible to people with reduced mobility.</p>
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Most passengers use this airport during the tourist season running from May to September, but there are flights that operate year round to <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/tag/basiclocationname/barcelona-el-prat-airport-bcn-spain" target="_self">Barcelona</a>, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/tag/basiclocationname/madrid-barajas-airport-mad-spain" target="_self">Madrid</a>, and <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/mallorca/tag/basiclocationname/palma-de-mallorca-airport-pmi-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Palma de Mallorca</a>. <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza" target="_self">Ibiza</a> is part of the Balearic Islands and IBZ does operate inter-island flights.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Spain-Ibiza-airport-lounge-1200x420.png" title="Ibiza Airport lounge"><img alt="Ibiza Airport lounge" class="easyblog-image-caption cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Spain-Ibiza-airport-lounge-1200x420.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Ibiza Airport lounge"></a></p>
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Renting a car at the <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/tag/basiclocationname/ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Ibiza Airport</a> should be easy. All rental desks are located in the terminal on the ground floor. Companies located on airport at Ibiza Airport are:</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/avis-car-rental-ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Avis Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/budget-car-rental-ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Budget Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/enterprise-car-rental-ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain">Enterprise Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/europcar-car-rental-ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Europcar Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/hertz-car-rental-ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Hertz Car Rental</a></li>
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The parking lot is just across from the terminal and quite convenient for drop offs and pick-ups. Complimentary rotating shuttle bus services to locations very close by are also operated by:</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/goldcar-car-rental-ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Goldcar Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/centauro-car-rental-ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Centauro Car Rental</a></li>
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Passenger services at <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/tag/basiclocationname/ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Ibiza Airport</a> include two ATMs, a conference room with space for eighty people, a police office, lost and found, and post office boxes. Wi-Fi is available for free for the first 15 minutes and then requires a fee for further use. &nbsp;</p>
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There are a few shopping options at the <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/tag/basiclocationname/ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Ibiza Airport</a>. These include duty free shops, a pharmacy, and the fashion shops of Desigual, I Love Ibiza, and Ushuaia. The Music Network, Hippy Market, and Story Store each have locations in the terminal as well as LOL, Sibarium, and The Sweet Market.</p>
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There are bars and coffee shops at the airport including Caffriccio Coffee, Espression Lavazza, Farggi, and Medas Beer. Restaurants and fast food establishments include Ars, Burger King, Gambrinus, and Henry J. Beans.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Countryside-in-Ibiza-Balearic-Islands-Spain.jpg" title="There&amp;apos;s more to Ibiza than beaches and nightclubs"><img alt="There&amp;apos;s more to Ibiza than beaches and nightclubs" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Countryside-in-Ibiza-Balearic-Islands-Spain.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="There&amp;apos;s more to Ibiza than beaches and nightclubs"></a></p>
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When taking a taxi from <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/spain/ibiza/tag/basiclocationname/ibiza-airport-ibz-balearic-islands-spain" target="_self">Ibiza Airport</a>, be advised that you should choose one from a signed taxi rank at the airport. The number to call should there be no taxis at the rank is +34 971 800 080. Taxis are available at all hours of the day and night. The evening rate is slightly higher at €1.25/km compared to €1.02/km during the day. There is a minimum fare of €3.40.</p>
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City buses run year round but change schedules based on season. During the peak travel months of July and August buses run every 15 minutes and only every 30 minutes during off season months.&nbsp; Route 10 goes to the bus station, the ferry port, and San Jorge. Cost is €4.30. Route 9 goes to San Jose, and the San Antonio resort. Cost is €4.00. Buses on this route run every hour from 7:00 to 1:00 in June and September and 7:00 to 3:00 in July and August. Route 24 goes between the airport and Sant Eularia resort and Cala Nova resort. Cost is €4.00.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Sunset-on-Ibiza-Balearic-Islands-Spain.jpg" title="Sunsets on Ibiza are incredible"><img alt="Sunsets on Ibiza are incredible" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Sunset-on-Ibiza-Balearic-Islands-Spain.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Sunsets on Ibiza are incredible"></a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/tag/basiclocationname/orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Orlando International Airport (MCO)</a>, located six miles southeast of Orlando, is sunny Florida’s second busiest airport. Both Southwest and JetBlue use Orlando as a focus city. International flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America frequently depart MCO. Lufthansa runs daily flights through Orlando to Frankfurt, Germany; and Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have multiple daily flights from the UK.</p>
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Located in Central Florida and dubbed “The City Beautiful”, Orlando is a major tourist destination. Orlando offers over-the-top theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland and Sea World. Over 50 million people visit Orlando’s tourist attractions each year. Within about an hour’s drive, travelers can take in the sun and sand at Florida’s Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, or Canaveral National Seashore.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/The-famous-Disney-Castle-in-Orlando-Florida.png" title="The famous Disney Castle in Orlando Florida"><img alt="The famous Disney Castle in Orlando Florida" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/The-famous-Disney-Castle-in-Orlando-Florida.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="The famous Disney Castle in Orlando Florida"></a></p>
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The layout of Orlando International Airport includes a centrally located main terminal building divided into Terminal A and Terminal B. There are four airside concourses which surround the main terminal in a hub and spoke design.</p>
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Travelers will enjoy a wide variety of amenities including a great deal of open, inviting spaces. Free WiFi is available in all public areas. There are pay phones and internet kiosks. Currency exchange is available as well a Western Union location. Fedex, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service all have drop boxes onsite. Perhaps most convenient is the Hyatt Regency hotel located right in the main terminal.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Disney-World-at-night-in-Orlando-Florida.jpg" title="Disney World at night in Orlando Florida"><img alt="Disney World at night in Orlando Florida" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Disney-World-at-night-in-Orlando-Florida.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Disney World at night in Orlando Florida"></a></p>
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There are many dining options for travelers passing through Orlando International Airport. Many food options are available at the centrally located food court and in each concourse. These include Au Bon Pain, Burger King, Carvel, CIBO Express Gourmet, Chick-Fil-A, Cold Stone Creamery, Famous Farmiglia, Freshens Treats, McDonalds, On the Border, Ruby Tuesday, Starbucks, Wendy’s, and Zaza. The Regency Hotels restaurants are Hemisphere on level 9 and McCoys on level 4.</p>
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Shoppers can pick up plenty of Disney and Florida themed gifts at shops ranging from Disney’s Earport, The Magic of Disney, Ron Jon’s Surf Shop, Sea World, Universal Studios, and HG Orlando News/Gift/Sundries. There are plenty of other options including Brookstone, Crocs, Dog-E-Works, Erwin Pearl, GUESS, Harley Davidson, Hudson Booksellers, Kennedy Space Center, L’Occitane, Lush, Oakely, Perfumania, Skechers, Swatch, and a handful of others. Many shops are located in the Terminal A and B on level 3. There are also shops in each of the airside concourses.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Eola-Park-in-Orlando-Florida.jpg" title="Eola Park in Orlando Florida"><img alt="Eola Park in Orlando Florida" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Eola-Park-in-Orlando-Florida.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Eola Park in Orlando Florida"></a></p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/tag/basiclocationname/orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Renting a car at the Orlando International Airport</a> recently got more streamlined as facilities on the north side of Terminal A and south side of Terminal B were completed. On the ground level of the main parking garage travelers can quickly pick up their on-site rentals. This means there is no need to take a shuttle to pick up a car. Companies located on level 1 of MCO include:</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/alamo-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Alamo Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/avis-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Avis Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/budget-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Budget Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/dollar-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Dollar Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/enterprise-rent-a-car-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">Enterprise Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/e-z-rent-a-car-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">E-Z Rent-A-Car</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/firefly-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Firefly Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/hertz-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Hertz Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/national-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">National Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/thrifty-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Thrifty Car Rental</a></li>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Orlando-International-Airport-Shuttle-Florida.png" title="Orlando International Airport Shuttle, Florida"><img alt="Orlando International Airport Shuttle, Florida" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Orlando-International-Airport-Shuttle-Florida.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Orlando International Airport Shuttle, Florida"></a></p>
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In addition to the conveniently located on-site rental agencies, travelers may choose to rent a car from a number of off-airport locations. Companies that provide free shuttle service to their location near to the airport include:</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/advantage-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">Advantage Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/fox-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">Fox Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/green-motion-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">Green Motion Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/payless-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">Payless Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/sixt-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa" target="_self">Sixt Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/fl/value-car-rental-orlando-international-airport-mco-florida-usa">Value Car Rental</a></li>
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&nbsp;</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/tAvJqKvgcMY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)OrlandoFri, 28 Mar 2014 05:34:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/orlando-international-airport-and-car-rental-guideChild Seats and your Rental Carhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/hXiniFCZb1U/child-seats-and-your-rental-car
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/child-seats-and-your-rental-car"><img alt="Little-girl-in-her-child-seat.jpg" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Little-girl-in-her-child-seat.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Little-girl-in-her-child-seat.jpg"></a></p>
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When traveling with small children and renting a car, car seats are certainly a requirement. Deciding whether to schlep your own along or rent one at the car dealership will depend on availability, convenience, and personal preference.</p>
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Most big name car rental companies will have a limited number of car seats available to rent for an additional fee. These go on a first come, first-served basis, so be sure to reserve them far ahead of when you will need them. You will also need to specify the type of car seat you need. For example, you will need something that can be installed rear-facing for an infant while a simple convertible car seat or booster seat will be appropriate for different aged children.</p>
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<img alt="Baby-seat.jpg" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Baby-seat.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Baby-seat.jpg"></p>
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Keep in mind that some rental companies will require you return the car seat to the location you rented it from. It is likely you will need to install the car seat yourself. There is a good chance you will need to put down a refundable deposit when renting a car seat.</p>
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Because car seats are such an important safety item, you will need to inspect the seat carefully. Straps should be in good condition and the cover should be clean. You might try specifying a recently cleaned car seat when making reservations or request a clean cover if you find the one you are given is dirty. It might give you peace of mind to clean it yourself with disinfecting wipes.</p>
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<img alt="Child-Seat-with-teddy.jpg" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Child-Seat-with-teddy.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Child-Seat-with-teddy.jpg"></p>
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If the thought of renting a car seat doesn’t sit well with you, consider bringing your own car seat. The Cosco Scenera costs around 40 dollars and weighs less than 9 pounds. It is easy to install and can also be used on an airplane.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/hXiniFCZb1U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Car Rental Questions & AnswersFri, 28 Feb 2014 20:25:07 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/child-seats-and-your-rental-carPalma de Mallorca Airport Informationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/MFBy13rbJto/palma-de-mallorca-airport-information
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/palma-de-mallorca-airport-information"><img alt="Scenic-coastal-lookout-on-Mallorca-Spain.jpg" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Scenic-coastal-lookout-on-Mallorca-Spain.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Scenic-coastal-lookout-on-Mallorca-Spain.jpg"></a></p>
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Palma de Mallorca Airport, also know as Son Sant Joan Airport, is the third busiest airport in Spain. With its proximity to the sunny beaches of Can Pastilla and a mere 5 miles (8 km) to the capital city of Palma, it’s not a surprise that Mallorca Airport is among the busiest in Europe during summer months. During 2012 over 22 million passengers used this airport. The airport is organized into four modules which allow up to 12,000 passengers to be dispatched every hour. The airport is clean, airy, and welcoming. There is plenty of comfortable space including a solarium in which passengers may relax.</p>
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Mallorca Airport offers passengers many amenities. ATMs are located throughout the airport. Currency exchange is available in Module A. There are play areas for children in Module A and C. Passengers may also access police and a post office. There are also meeting rooms available.&nbsp; Wifi is available for a fee after the first 15 minutes.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mallorca-Spain-2.jpg" title="Mallorca-Spain-2.jpg"><img alt="Mallorca-Spain-2.jpg" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mallorca-Spain-2.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Mallorca-Spain-2.jpg"></a></p>
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In the Passenger Terminal there are a number of bars, cafes, and restaurants including Cafe Son Sant Joan, Deli&amp;Cia, Espression Lavazza, San Miguel, Warsteiner, Burger King, and Sa Cala. Terminal A has Carling Pub, Cerveceria 1516, Medas Ready to Eat, Burger King, and Subway. Module B has Cafe-Cafe. Module C has Farggi, Ready to Eat, Starbucks, Warsteiner, McDonalds, and Upper Crust.&nbsp; Module D has Madas Beer, Ready to Eat, Bit Burguer, Burger King, and Delimarche.</p>
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There is a wide range of options for shopping at Mallorca Airport. The ubiquitous airport souvenir and duty free shops are present along with fashion stores such as Camper and Mango. El Corte and Farmacia Aeropuerto are present for pharmacy and health and beauty needs. Relay, the place to get newspapers, magazines, and other reading material, has multiple locations throughout the airport. Most shopping options are located in passenger only zones with minimal choices in the public zone.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mallorca-Cathedral-Spain.jpg" title="Mallorca-Cathedral-Spain.jpg"><img alt="Mallorca-Cathedral-Spain.jpg" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mallorca-Cathedral-Spain.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Mallorca-Cathedral-Spain.jpg"></a></p>
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Car rental counters are located on the ground floor of the passenger terminal. Avis, Enterprise Atesa, Europcar, Goldcar Rental, Hertz, Record Go, and Sixt all have a presence at Mallorca Airport.</p>
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Buses arrive and depart from the main passenger terminal. Route/Line 1 runs to the city centre and seafront promenade. During regular hours, buses run every 15 minutes. One way tickets cost 3 Euros. Route 21/Line 21 connects the airport to many hotels along Palma beach and run every 30 minutes. One way tickets are 3 Euros. Check the airport website for updated hours of operation.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mallorca-Spain.jpg" title="Mallorca-Spain.jpg"><img alt="Mallorca-Spain.jpg" class="cke-resize" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Mallorca-Spain.jpg" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Mallorca-Spain.jpg"></a></p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/MFBy13rbJto" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Palma de MallorcaSat, 01 Mar 2014 16:34:00 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/palma-de-mallorca-airport-informationWinter Driving Tips and Advicehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/DBiTexIPr-8/winter-driving-tips-and-advice
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/winter-driving-tips-and-advice<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Snow-driving-951x634.png" alt="Winter Driving Tips and Advice" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Snow-driving-951x634.png" title="Driving in snowy conditions can be hazardous"><img alt="Driving in snowy conditions can be hazardous" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Snow-driving-951x634.png" style="float: right;" title="Driving in snowy conditions can be hazardous"></a>Driving in winter’s messiest weather can be a stressful and potentially dangerous endeavor. Bearing this in mind, the best advice is to stay home. Just. Stay. Home. Unless there is a truly compelling reason to be out in the storm, put off travel until roads have been treated and cleared.</p>
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Here are tips if you do find yourself in an unavoidable winter driving situation.</p>
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Keep your headlights on and clear of snow and ice. Clean your windshield off completely. (Go fill your wiper fluid right now!)</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Snow-driving-1-903x600.png" title="Sometimes it is better to wait it out in poor visibility"><img alt="Sometimes it is better to wait it out in poor visibility" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Snow-driving-1-903x600.png" style="float: left;" title="Sometimes it is better to wait it out in poor visibility"></a>Slow down! Give yourself extra time, lots of extra time.</p>
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Give other cars plenty of space. Stopping, starting, turning, and just about everything else can take much longer on messy, icy roads.</p>
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Don’t slam on the brakes! Brake slowly with steady pressure. (Don’t accelerate too quickly either as you will just end up spinning your wheels.) If you do start to slide under braking, release the brakes and gently "pump" them - on, off, on, off.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Snow-covered-city-street-768x576.png" title="Getting into and out of parking can be difficult"><img alt="Getting into and out of parking can be difficult" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Snow-covered-city-street-768x576.png" style="float: right;" title="Getting into and out of parking can be difficult"></a>Don’t stop on the way up a hill. It can be really hard to get your car moving forward again. If possible, use low gears to help on hills.</p>
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Be aware that bridges and overpasses may be icy even if well-traveled roads are not.</p>
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Do not use cruise control while driving on icy or slippery roads.</p>
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Be prepared. Have warm clothing, blankets, water, and snacks in the vehicle. Some kitty litter, sand, or salt can be used to gain traction on ice or snow if you get stuck – a shovel is also useful. Other good things to have in an emergency kit include a flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, matches or lighter, ice scraper, and extra windshield wiper fluid. Winterize your car.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Car-buried-in-snow-820x615.png" title="We hope this doesn&amp;apos;t happen to you - no fun!"><img alt="We hope this doesn't happen to you - no fun!" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Car-buried-in-snow-820x615.png" style="float: left;" title="We hope this doesn't happen to you - no fun!"></a>Should you get stuck in blizzard conditions, advice is to stay in your car until rescuers can find you.</p>
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Even if you consider yourself a winter-driving pro, the other people on the road probably don’t share your skill set. Best advice: put off any non-essential travel, work online if possible, reschedule your coffee date, and enjoy the snow from your warm, safe home or hotel room.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/DBiTexIPr-8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)Car Rental Questions & AnswersSat, 01 Mar 2014 20:25:00 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/winter-driving-tips-and-adviceGuide to Driving In Cyprushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/Enog7r8CdxA/guide-to-driving-in-cyprus
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/guide-to-driving-in-cyprus<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-famous-tzelefos-venetian-stone-bridge-in-Trodos-mountains-1124x749.png" alt="Guide to Driving In Cyprus" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Cyprus-famous-tzelefos-venetian-stone-bridge-in-Trodos-mountains-1124x749.png" title="Famous Tzelefos Venetian stone bridge in Trodos mountains - Cyprus"><img alt="Famous Tzelefos Venetian stone bridge in Trodos mountains - Cyprus" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-famous-tzelefos-venetian-stone-bridge-in-Trodos-mountains-1124x749.png" style="float: right;" title="Famous Tzelefos Venetian stone bridge in Trodos mountains - Cyprus"></a>Cyprus is a large island located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Turkey. With long, sunny summers, mild winters, and iconic beaches, tourism is an important part of the Cypriot economy. If you are visiting Cyprus and planning on exploring the island, renting a car is a great way to get around.</p>
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Perhaps most important to know is that you will be driving on the left side of the road. For most nationalities, this means you’ll need to get comfortable using the gear shift with the opposite hand and learn to make right turns into traffic. You will also need to adjust which mirrors you use. It is a good idea to drive around a parking lot to get your bearings.</p>
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Please be aware of local laws:</p>
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Using a mobile phone while driving is illegal in Cyprus.</li>
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Children under 5 must ride in the back seat.</li>
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Children ages 5 to 10 must have <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/news/child-seats-and-your-rental-car" target="_self">appropriate child seats</a> in order to ride in the front seat.</li>
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Everyone in the car must be wearing a seatbelt.</li>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Cyprus-clear-water-coast-vertical-611x920.png" title="Crystal clear waters of Cyprus"><img alt="Crystal clear waters of Cyprus" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-clear-water-coast-vertical-611x920.png" style="float: right;" title="Crystal clear waters of Cyprus"></a>You will need to be at least 21 years old to rent a car and will generally be charged an extra fee until you are 25 years old. Any fines for speeding or illegal parking should be taken care of at a Traffic Police branch as soon as possible.</p>
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The road systems in Cyprus are well organized and relatively well maintained. Be aware that minor roads may not be paved, and rental car companies may have specific policies regarding insurance and un-surfaced roads. Depending on where you are traveling, it may be advisable to rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle.</p>
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Greek and Turkish are both official languages on Cyprus. English was the official language during British colonial rule and continues to be used proficiently by the majority of the population.&nbsp; English will be on road signs and speed limits will be displayed in kilometers per hour. Gas stations can be used anytime now with automated ATM machines. During business hours, an attendant will help you.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Cyprus-Paphos-coast-at-Petra-tou-Romiou-573x683.png" title="Coastline at Petra tou Romiou near Paphos - Cyprus"><img alt="Coastline at Petra tou Romiou near Paphos - Cyprus" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-Paphos-coast-at-Petra-tou-Romiou-573x683.png" style="float: left;" title="Coastline at Petra tou Romiou near Paphos - Cyprus"></a>There is an emergency number, 112, on the island should you be involved in an accident.</p>
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Most car rental companies will advise against travel into the Northern Occupied area of Cyprus. Review this with your car rental company when you <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/cyprus" target="_self">rent your car</a> if you do wish to drive to the northern part of the island.</p>
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Lastly, remember your sunglasses. Cyprus is a super sunny place, and this can make for difficult driving conditions at certain times of the day!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/Enog7r8CdxA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)CyprusSat, 01 Mar 2014 04:34:00 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/guide-to-driving-in-cyprusLarnaca Airport and Car Hire Guidehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/RwwpvINyRiI/larnaca-airport-and-car-hire-guide
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/larnaca-airport-and-car-hire-guide<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-Larnaca-passport-stamp-1128x576.png" alt="Larnaca Airport and Car Hire Guide" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Cyprus-Larnaca-passport-stamp-1128x576.png" title="Larnaca Airport (LCA) Passport Stamp"><img alt="Larnaca Airport (LCA) Passport Stamp" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-Larnaca-passport-stamp-1128x576.png" style="float: right;" title="Larnaca Airport (LCA) Passport Stamp"></a><a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/locations/search-results?order=featured&amp;query=all&amp;jr_basiclocationname=larnaca-airport-lca-cyprus" target="_self">Larnaca International Airport (LCA)</a> is Cyprus’ main airport for international travelers. Many flights connecting Europe to the Middle East route through LCA in addition to the heavy tourist traffic to the sunny island itself. Over 5 million passengers go through Larnaca International Airport each year. It is larger than Cyprus’ Paphos International Airport.</p>
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There are a number of car rental and car hire companies located at the airport. Hermes Airports Ltd (who also operates <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/locations/search-results?order=featured&amp;query=all&amp;jr_basiclocationname=paphos-international-airport-pfo-cyprus" target="_self">Paphos airport - PFO</a>) released the results of its tender process on January 31<sup>st</sup> 2014 announcing that the companies that are able to operate as on-airport car rental providers from now until March 15<sup>th</sup> 2017 are:</p>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/cyprus/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=sixt" target="_self">Sixt Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/cyprus/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=europcar" target="_self">Europcar Car Rental</a></li>
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<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/cyprus/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=budget" target="_self">Budget Car Rental</a></li>
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Petsas/Astra JV Car Rental</li>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Cyprus-Larnaca-boats-in-marina-at-sunset-850x563.png" title="Larnaca Marina at sunset"><img alt="Larnaca Marina at sunset" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-Larnaca-boats-in-marina-at-sunset-850x563.png" style="float: left;" title="Larnaca Marina at sunset"></a>In addition, <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/cyprus/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=avis" target="_self">Avis</a> and <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/cyprus/search-results?dir=1&amp;keywords=hertz" target="_self">Hertz</a> have been authorized to operate as off-airport suppliers meaning that they are authorised to operate a shuttle bus to transport their clients to and from their parking operations.</p>
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No other car rental companies are authorised to operate at, nor pick up clients from either Larnaca or Paphos airport.</p>
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An expansion project at Larnaca airport began in 1998. This includes a new terminal, new control tower, new offices, and an extended runway. There is also a fire station. Surrounding roads have also been upgraded. The new construction is bright, modern, and clean. The airport is equipped and able to meet the needs of people with reduced mobility. When finished, the expanded terminal should support 9 million passengers per year. The expansion should be completed in 2014.</p>
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Larnaca International Airport has ATMs available both in the public concourse and the arrivals area. There is a post office, first aid room, and police. Free wifi is available to all travelers. At this time there are more than 25 wifi access points in the airport.</p>
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Larnaca airport is recognized for having excellent shopping. With over 6,000 square meters of retail space, there are plenty of options. There are shops in the airport where travelers can pick up gifts, books, and periodicals. Lots of cosmetics and skin care products are available along with a wide variety of clothing and accessories. Furla, Rocco Barroca, Diesel, Guess, Umbro, Reebok, and Speedo are among those represented. There are also plenty of choices for jewelry like Misaki and Damiani. There are also, of course, lots of duty free options.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Cyprus-mountain-landscape-941x623.png" title="Explore beautiful mountainous landscapes and local villages in Cyprus with a rental car"><img alt="Explore beautiful mountainous landscapes and local villages in Cyprus with a rental car" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Cyprus-mountain-landscape-941x623.png" style="float: right;" title="Explore beautiful mountainous landscapes and local villages in Cyprus with a rental car"></a>The hungry or thirsty traveler is sure to find a satisfying option among the 19 bars, restaurants and cafes in Larnaca International airport. There are coffee shops including Costa Coffee, Segafredo, and Kafenio. Bakeries like Panopolis offer tasty sandwiches and sweet treats. Sandwiches and salads are also available at Caffe Ritazza. There are also restaurants that offer more substantial fare.</p>
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Using a private taxi is an easy way to travel between the airport and the city of Larnaca.&nbsp; It is a 15 minute trip and will cost between €7-10 during the day with prices being higher at night at €12-15.</p>
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There are also shuttles available to the airport. Kapnos Airport Shuttle and Limassol Airport Express both run transport to the airport and cost roughly €8-9.</p>
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There is a large parking lot in front of the terminal at Larnaca International Airport with space for 1000 cars. Long and short term parking is available. Short term parking will cost about €1.50 per 20 minutes. Long term parking costs €12 for the first 24 hours and €9 per day following that. There are sometimes promotions that may offer better rates.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/RwwpvINyRiI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)LarnacaSat, 01 Mar 2014 05:34:00 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/larnaca-airport-and-car-hire-guideGuide to Driving in Italyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/og2qkg7_uck/guide-to-driving-in-italy
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/guide-to-driving-in-italy<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Tuscany-road-at-sunrise-1124x749.png" alt="Guide to Driving in Italy" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Italy-Tuscany-road-at-sunrise-1124x749.png" title="Road in Tuscany region at sunrise"><img alt="Road in Tuscany region at sunrise" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Tuscany-road-at-sunrise-1124x749.png" style="float: right;" title="Road in Tuscany region at sunrise"></a>Planning on <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/italy" target="_self">renting a car</a> and spending some time <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/news/car-rental-and-travel-tips-for-italy" target="_self">driving in Italy</a>? Here are few tips and some helpful information to make your experience easier.</p>
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If you have a U.S. driver’s license it is strongly recommended that you buy an <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/news/international-driving-permits" target="_self">International Driving Permit </a>before leaving for Italy. An IDP is simply a translation of your license into 11 different languages. In the U.S. they’re easy to obtain for a small fee from your local AAA office, no driving tests or exams required. This should be carried in addition to your regular driver’s license. You should also have insurance papers, car documents, and any required equipment. Italian law mandates that all cars are equipped with a warning triangle and a reflective vest or jacket in the event of a breakdown; car rental suppliers provide these items for each rental car.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Italy-Sardinia-Sennori-winding-streets-500x750.png" title="Winding streets of Sennori - Sardinia"><img alt="Winding streets of Sennori - Sardinia" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Sardinia-Sennori-winding-streets-500x750.png" style="float: left;" title="Winding streets of Sennori - Sardinia"></a>Don’t rely too heavily on your GPS. Double check a map to be sure you’re going in the right direction; not to another town with the same name. Also, your GPS may not denote a ZTL.</p>
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ZTL is the abbreviation for Zona Traffico Limitato. This is a reduced traffic zone that is only for authorized vehicles. Most larger cities and even some smaller towns will have these areas. If you are caught driving in one of these zones, you will be fined. Cameras are set up to take pictures of license plates.</p>
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The Italians are embracing cameras for catching speeders as well. The autovelox is a camera inside a large box. These are used on toll roads, highways, and in some towns. Along the autostrada you may also have your speed recorded by a system called the sistema tutor.</p>
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Italy’s toll roads are called the autostrada. Highways that are part of this system will have a A before their number. Signage denoting autostrada highways will be in green. You will get a ticket when you enter, and pay when you exit. Left hand lanes are meant for passing. The speed limit on these toll roads is 130 kilometers per hour, but may be reduced as indicated by signs. If you are using toll roads, have cash ready.</p>
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Italian drivers have earned a reputation. With descriptors like aggressive, fast, reckless, and dangerous; it’s not a surprise that you may be apprehensive to share their roads. I suppose the oldest advice of “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” may come in handy. Regardless of etiquette, Italian drivers are confident in their skills and expect you to act the same.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Italy-Verona-vertical-view-634x951.png" title="View of historical city of Verona"><img alt="View of historical city of Verona" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Verona-vertical-view-634x951.png" style="float: right;" title="View of historical city of Verona"></a>Do not expect fellow drivers to slow down and patiently wait for you to acclimate. Tailgating, abrupt lane changes, sudden braking - these are all par for the course. City driving has great potential for stress. Do yourself a favor and rent the smallest car you can as streets may be incredibly narrow. Be aware of the direction of traffic. One way streets are the rule. You must stay alert and attentive to all space around your car; drivers as young as 14 are allowed to use scooters.</p>
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Gas stations are plentiful. Depending on the time you may have to use the self-service option. Be sure to choose the correct fuel for the vehicle you are driving.</p>
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Parking is a challenge, and parking tickets are a reality in the cities.</p>
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Overwhelming advice would be to rent a car if you are going to be driving long distances or in more rural areas of Italy. You may save yourself a lot of stress by using public transit or your pedestrian powers within the cities.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/og2qkg7_uck" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)ItalySun, 30 Mar 2014 05:34:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/guide-to-driving-in-italyCar Rental and Travel Tips for Italyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/L4HcIrCaj7E/car-rental-and-travel-tips-for-italy
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/car-rental-and-travel-tips-for-italy<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Winding-road-1009x673.png" alt="Car Rental and Travel Tips for Italy" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Italy-Winding-road-1009x673.png" title="Winding road in the Tuscan countryside"><img alt="Winding road in the Tuscan countryside" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Winding-road-1009x673.png" style="float: right;" title="Winding road in the Tuscan countryside"></a>With more than its fair share of art, architecture, historical sites, and natural beauty, Italy is a destination we all should visit more than once. Here are some simple travel tips if you are planning to visit Italy.</p>
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Your valid United States passport is all you need to visit Italy for up to 90 days. Be sure you have applied for or renewed your passport well in advance of your trip. U.S. passports are valid for 10 years and will cost about $135. It is recommended that you make two copies of the data page - keep one with you but separate from your actual passport and give one to a friend or family member at home (or scan it and email it to yourself and someone stateside).</p>
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If you plan to stay beyond 90 days, you will need to get a visa. You should also do this well in advance of your travels. Visas may be obtained through the Italian consulate that serves your state. Don’t leave this until the last minute.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Italy-Lago-di-Garda-largest-lake-north-Italy-442x650.png" title="Lago di Garda - the largest lake in Italy"><img alt="Lago di Garda - the largest lake in Italy" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Lago-di-Garda-largest-lake-north-Italy-442x650.png" style="float: left;" title="Lago di Garda - the largest lake in Italy"></a>It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the public transportation system in the city or cities you are visiting. You will find each city has its own system of buses, metro, trams, etc. Many cities will offer some sort of day pass for public transit. The train system is a good way to get from city to city.</p>
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If you plan to <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/italy" target="_self">travel by car</a>, be aware that Italy has a number of toll highways called autostrade. These will require you to pay. Most involve getting a ticket when you begin and then paying as you exit, but some will have tolls as you enter. There are also highways called superstrade that are free to use. To avoid city traffic you can take the raccordo annulare which is a road that circumvents the city. Autostrade are well maintained. Country roads are usually in good condition, but that can, of course, vary. You will find that streets within cities and town may be incredibly narrow and often one way.</p>
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When <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/italy" target="_self">renting a car</a> you will probably get a standard transmission unless you specify otherwise and pay the higher rate - for more information, read this article about <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/news/renting-a-manual-car-could-save-you-money" target="_self">automatic vs manual transmission car rentals</a>. Planning ahead and reserving a car prior to arrival will probably save you money. Most companies only rent to drivers 21 and older and may have further restrictions for drivers under 25 years old - more information about <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/news/renting-under-the-age-of-25" target="_self">renting as a young drivers can be found here</a>. You will need a credit card, and, in some cases, two. These are details to check on before you get to the counter! Your rental fee should include a collision damage waiver as well as theft protection. Verify this. Always ask about additional fees that you do not understand.</p>
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Gas stations are open 24 hours on the autostrade. Even during lunchtime and nighttime, you will be able to find self-service stations on main highways. Have cash on hand as some pumps will not accept credit cards. Be sure you know what kind of fuel your car needs and choose accordingly!</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Italy-Sicily-winding-streets-of-Savoca-615x922.png" title="Winding streets of Savoca in Sicily"><img alt="Winding streets of Savoca in Sicily" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Italy-Sicily-winding-streets-of-Savoca-615x922.png" style="float: right;" title="Winding streets of Savoca in Sicily"></a>Parking can be summarized as nightmarish in city centers (be sure you are allowed to be in the city center to begin with - most require special permits). Assume you will be ticketed if you park illegally. Familiarize yourself with the parking requirements where you are visiting. You may need to use the parcometro machine.</p>
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When packing, do a little research. Familiarize yourself with the weather in the region or regions you are visiting. Don’t underestimate the power of strategic layering! Either bring a universal adapter with you or plan on picking up a plug adapter once in Italy if you need to use electrical devices from home. These plug adapters are fairly cheap and widely available at electric supply stores.</p>
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Italy has so much to offer travelers. Too much, really. So do your research. Set some goals, some “must do’s” and allows flexibility to simply enjoy this country. Partake in the cuisine. Visit a local market. Learn a few phrases in Italian - English is used widely, but a little effort on your part to use the native language may certainly win favor. Enjoy your trip to Italy and begin planning for the next!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/L4HcIrCaj7E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)ItalySat, 29 Mar 2014 05:34:00 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/car-rental-and-travel-tips-for-italyGuide to Driving In Greecehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/ouEhJAlOfHA/guide-to-driving-in-greece
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/guide-to-driving-in-greece<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Greece-Zakynthos-Navagion-beach-900x692_20140302-052808_1.png" alt="Guide to Driving In Greece" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Greece-Zakynthos-Navagion-beach-900x692_20140302-052808_1.png" title="Navagion Beach - Zakynthos Island"><img alt="Navagion Beach - Zakynthos Island" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Greece-Zakynthos-Navagion-beach-900x692_20140302-052808_1.png" style="float: right;" title="Navagion Beach - Zakynthos Island"></a>Knowing the laws as well as local attitudes toward driving will help you successfully navigate the highways and byways of Greece.</p>
<p>
The roads themselves vary in quality ranging from well kept multi-lane highways to narrow mountain passes. It is best to avoid rush hours in cities and be aware that fellow rural drivers may take their half of the road in the middle. When in cities, it is illegal to use your horn unless there is a true emergency or real danger. When driving blind on a high mountain road, a little horning might be a good idea.</p>
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There are two toll roads called Ethniki Odos, but others are toll free. Speed limits vary depending on location. Signs should be easy to interpret as they rely on symbols.</p>
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Gas stations usually provide full service, and many offer the option of self service.</p>
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<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Greece-Kefalonia-Myrtos-beach-winding-road-600x685_20140302-052811_1.png" title="Winding road to Myrtos beach - Kefalonia Island"><img alt="Winding road to Myrtos beach - Kefalonia Island" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Greece-Kefalonia-Myrtos-beach-winding-road-600x685_20140302-052811_1.png" style="float: left;" title="Winding road to Myrtos beach - Kefalonia Island"></a>When driving in Greece, stay to the right. Traffic rules are, therefore, similar to those in the United States. As is standard in much of Europe, there are many roundabouts in Greece. These intersections rely on continuous motion instead of the stop and go of traffic lights to keep traffic flowing.</p>
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Seat belts are required for front seat passengers. Children younger than 10 should be buckled in the backseat.</p>
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Do not use your cell phone while driving in Greece.</p>
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European driver’s license are acceptable. Others should have an International Driving Permit. Be sure to have all necessary paperwork readily accessible.</p>
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When parking, you must not be within 9 feet of fire hydrants, 15 feet of intersections, and 45 feet of bus stops.</p>
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Greece has a high incidence of car accidents. Greek drivers tend to ignore the rules of the road. It really is in your best interest to be a defensive driver.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/ouEhJAlOfHA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>rep@rentalcarreviews.com (RCR!)GreeceWed, 26 Feb 2014 04:34:00 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/guide-to-driving-in-greeceRenting a Manual Car Could Save You Moneyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/7vGwrW3b7GY/renting-a-manual-car-could-save-you-money
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/renting-a-manual-car-could-save-you-money<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Automatic-Transmission-Car-713x476.png" alt="Renting a Manual Car Could Save You Money" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a class="easyblog-thumb-preview" href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Automatic-Transmission-Car-713x476.png" title="Automatic Transmission Vehicle"><img alt="Automatic Transmission Vehicle" class="easyblog-image-caption" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/b2ap3_thumbnail_Automatic-Transmission-Car-713x476.png" style="float: right;" title="Automatic Transmission Vehicle"></a>If you’re looking to save money on your next trip, booking a manual transmission rental car could save you a bundle.</p>
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Rental cars in the U.S. and now in Australia are customarily automatic transmission, however in Europe standard (manual) transmission is more popular and often more affordable. So if you want to rent an automatic, be prepared to pay a premium. Renting a car with an automatic transmission can be significantly more expensive, higher still during peak travel periods.</p>
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When renting outside the U.S. you will need to specify manual or automatic transmission when reserving your car. If booking online, it is usually made very clear what type of transmission each option has. Manuals are less expensive to rent and more widely available with a far greater selection available. Automatic vehicles in Europe tend to be larger, family or luxury models or minivans.</p>
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To save money on your next trip you may want to consider a manual transmission car.</p>
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Of course this only applies if you are comfortable driving a manual car. Remember as well that depending on where you are from and the country that you are renting in, you may find yourself sitting on the opposite side of the car compared with what you are used to. Even if you are an experienced manual transmission driver but you usually drive sitting on the left operating the gear stick with your right hand, you may find it uncomfortable when faced with driving from the right hand side of the car changing gears with your left hand.</p>
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One of the most common damage charges levied on renters in Europe is for burned out clutches, a direct result of limited experience and ability driving manual transmission vehicles. A clutch is very expensive to replace and you may find yourself forking out the entire replacement cost or insurance excess amount to repair the damage which, depending on the country and the car group rented, can run well over $2,000.00. If unsure, take out extra insurance when you pick up the car to cover the excess or at the very least, reduce it to a more affordable amount.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/7vGwrW3b7GY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>rep@rentalcarreviews.com (RCR!)Car Rental Questions & AnswersFri, 07 Feb 2014 11:18:52 -0500http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/renting-a-manual-car-could-save-you-moneyBoston Airport Has New Rental Car Options And Added Conveniencehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~3/wOBLDaJ6j_I/boston-airport-has-new-rental-car-options-and-added-convenience
http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/boston-airport-has-new-rental-car-options-and-added-convenience<img itemprop="image" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Ground-Transport-Sign.png" alt="Boston Airport Has New Rental Car Options And Added Convenience" width="300" align="left" /><p>
<a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/boston-airport-has-new-rental-car-options-and-added-convenience"><img alt="Car-Rental-sign.png" src="http://rentalcarreviews.com/images/easyblog_images/3/Car-Rental-sign.png" style="margin-left:0;margin-right:0;border:1px solid #CCCCCC;padding: 5px;" title="Car-Rental-sign.png"></a></p>
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A new era begins for car rental operations at <a href="http://rentalcarreviews.com/usa/ma/tag/fulllocationname/boston-logan-international-airport-bos-massachusetts-usa" target="_self">Boston's Logan Airport</a> at midnight tonight when a new $310 million Consolidated Rental Car facility (knows as Conrac) will officially begin operation.</p>
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9 Car Rental companies will operate out of the 120,000 square foot customer service center and 4 level garage. Thrifty and Advantage are the new additions to the original 7 brands that have served the airport until now.</p>
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The 9 companies now operating from Boston Logan are:</p>
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In a massive operation as many as 4,000 cars will be moved into the new complex tonight from several individual locations that have been used up until now.</p>
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Along with the expanded selection of companies to rent from, extra convenience will come packaged along with the opening of the new Conrac facility for car rental customers. Shuttle buses will now drop off passengers on the upper level of their airlines terminal and pick up from the lower levels reducing congestion and wait times during loading and unloading. The same system will be applied at the Conrac facility so there should never be people trying to get both onto and off shuttle buses with their luggage, golf clubs, skis and kids all at the same time.</p>
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There are also environmental benefits to the new operations. The Conrac facility aims to achieve LEED Silver certification and has 616 solar panels installed on the roof which can provide up to 150 kilowatts of power. A new command center inside Conrac utilizes GPS tracking of the buses and video displays to facilitate monitoring of traffic and passenger demand along the terminal curbs as well as bus and taxi queues.</p>
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The second environmental improvement comes with the Unified Massport Hybrid shuttle buses that will carry 50 passengers and their luggage replacing the smaller diesel powered vans that the car rental companies operated previously. A total of 28 fuel efficient hybrid bus trips per hour will replace an estimated 100-150 van trips reducing shuttle vehicle miles at the airport by 70% along with an accompanying 35% decrease in total airport-related emissions.</p>
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The new bus circuit will also serve the MBTA Blue Line Airport Station (Boston's metro otherwise known as 'The T') making the airport a convenient pick up or drop off point for Car Rental customers even if they are not flying.</p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rentalcarreviews/~4/wOBLDaJ6j_I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>david@rentalcarreviews.com (David Murdoch)BostonTue, 24 Sep 2013 18:17:32 -0400http://rentalcarreviews.com/blog/boston-airport-has-new-rental-car-options-and-added-convenience